Author |
Luo, Guanzhong, 1330?-1400? |
Author |
Feng, Menglong, 1574-1646 |
Title |
平妖傳
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Alternate Title |
Ping Yao Zhuan
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Sui_Quash_the_Demons%27_Revolt
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Credits |
Produced by Feng Ting Hung
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Summary |
"平妖傳" by Guanzhong Luo and Menglong Feng is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story appears to weave elements of fantasy and mythology, centering around mystical characters, such as a clever maiden who excels in swordsmanship and a shape-shifting monkey spirit. This intriguing blend of adventure and supernatural occurrences sets the stage for a tale that is likely rich in metaphorical depth and moral lessons. The opening of the novel introduces a backdrop of the Tang Dynasty, focusing on a character named Liu Zhiqing, who is depicted as a sage official faced with political challenges. He and his wife experience strange occurrences involving supernatural beings, including a mischievous monkey spirit that wreaks havoc in their lives. As the story unfolds, a sequence of events leads to the involvement of divine entities and profound challenges, indicating a journey filled with conflict, power struggles, and spiritual discovery. The narrative hints at the complexity of relationships between mortals and godlike figures, suggesting a rich tapestry of cultural and moral themes yet to be explored. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Chinese |
LoC Class |
PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
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Subject |
Chinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
57227 |
Release Date |
May 28, 2018 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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