閱微草堂筆記 by Yun Ji
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| Author | Ji, Yun, 1724-1805 |
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| Title | 閱微草堂筆記 |
| Alternate Title | Yue Wei Cao Tang Bi Ji |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notes_of_the_Thatched_Abode_of_Close_Observations |
| Credits | Produced by Wan Jei Chen |
| Summary | "閱微草堂筆記" by Yun Ji is a collection of literary essays and anecdotes written in the late 18th century. The work serves as a commentary on various topics, reflecting philosophical ideas, human nature, and extraordinary events with a curious and often ironic perspective. The narratives are drawn from the author's observations and encounters with supernatural elements, blending the mundane with the mystical. The opening of the book introduces the author's intent and philosophy regarding literature and how it relates to truth and moral lessons. It sets the tone for a series of vignettes and stories that explore themes such as the nature of human interaction with the supernatural, moral dilemmas, and the connection between the earthly and the ethereal. In this section, readers are introduced to several characters and situations, including strange happenings with animals and the supernatural, which serve to illustrate the author's reflections on virtue, vice, and the hidden layers of reality. The collection hints at an exploration of morality through these tales, demonstrating a blend of wit and wisdom from ancient philosophical traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Ghost stories, Chinese |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23817 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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