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Title: 施公案
Alternate Title: Shi Gong An
Credits: Produced by Zhuang Jing-Yu
Summary: "施公案" by Anonymous is a collection of classical Chinese detective stories written during the late Ming Dynasty. The narrative revolves around the character施公, a impartial and clever magistrate, who investigates various criminal cases, solving mysteries that often perplex the local authorities and the citizens. The stories blend elements of social commentary, moral lessons, and intriguing puzzles that reflect the complexities of justice in ancient Chinese society. The opening portion of "施公案" introduces the story of a scholar named 胡登舉, who arrives at the magistrate's court to report the brutal murder of his parents, whose heads are mysteriously missing.施公, the magistrate, is presented with the puzzling case and begins to contemplate the details surrounding it, suspecting it is a revenge-driven crime rather than a simple robbery. As he navigates the case,施公 experiences a strange dream involving yellow sparrows and pigs, which he interprets as a potential clue. This leads to a series of inquiries and a hunt for suspects, showcasing施公's dedication to seeking justice amid the various trials of the case. The narrative sets a compelling stage for the unfolding mystery, hinting at the intersection of power, crime, and morality in ancient China. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 23825
Published: Dec 11, 2007
Downloads: 250
Language: Chinese
Subject: Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: 施公案
Alternate Title: Shi Gong An
Credits: Produced by Zhuang Jing-Yu
Summary: "施公案" by Anonymous is a collection of classical Chinese detective stories written during the late Ming Dynasty. The narrative revolves around the character施公, a impartial and clever magistrate, who investigates various criminal cases, solving mysteries that often perplex the local authorities and the citizens. The stories blend elements of social commentary, moral lessons, and intriguing puzzles that reflect the complexities of justice in ancient Chinese society. The opening portion of "施公案" introduces the story of a scholar named 胡登舉, who arrives at the magistrate's court to report the brutal murder of his parents, whose heads are mysteriously missing.施公, the magistrate, is presented with the puzzling case and begins to contemplate the details surrounding it, suspecting it is a revenge-driven crime rather than a simple robbery. As he navigates the case,施公 experiences a strange dream involving yellow sparrows and pigs, which he interprets as a potential clue. This leads to a series of inquiries and a hunt for suspects, showcasing施公's dedication to seeking justice amid the various trials of the case. The narrative sets a compelling stage for the unfolding mystery, hinting at the intersection of power, crime, and morality in ancient China. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 23825
Published: Dec 11, 2007
Downloads: 250
Language: Chinese
Subject: Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.