平妖傳 by Guanzhong Luo and Menglong Feng
"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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| Author | Luo, Guanzhong, 1330?-1400? |
|---|---|
| Author | Feng, Menglong, 1574-1646 |
| Title | 平妖傳 |
| Alternate Title | Ping Yao Zhuan |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Sui_Quash_the_Demons%27_Revolt |
| Credits | Produced by Feng Ting Hung |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Chinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57227 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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