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Title: 穆天子传
Alternate Title: Mu Tian Zi Chuan
Alternate Title: Mu tian zi zhuan
Credits: Produced by Yi-Hong Chen
Summary: "穆天子传" by Pu Guo is a historical account likely written during the early medieval period. This work narrates the interactions and exploits of the Mu Emperor, emphasizing his campaigns, hunts, and diplomatic relationships with various tribes and nations. The narrative blends elements of mythology, history, and cultural traditions of ancient China, reflecting the grandeur and complexities of the era. The story follows the Mu Emperor's extensive travels and conquests, showcasing his leadership qualities and his connections to the divine through ceremonial acts and interactions with various leaders and tribes. The Emperor embarks on multiple journeys, encountering various peoples, presenting tributes, and engaging in hunts that often serve to solidify his power and influence. Within these travels, themes of governance, loyalty, and reciprocity emerge, illustrating the Emperor's responsibility not only to his own kingdom but also to the larger world order of his time. Additionally, the narrative reveals the struggles and rituals of imperial life, intertwining personal loss and governance, particularly through the Emperor's mourning for a beloved concubine, which adds emotional depth to his character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Guo, Pu, 276-324
EBook No.: 24058
Published: Dec 28, 2007
Downloads: 88
Language: Chinese
Subject: Mythology, Chinese
Subject: Legends -- China
Subject: Zhou Muwang, Emperor of China, active 11th century B.C.-10th century B.C.
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: 穆天子传
Alternate Title: Mu Tian Zi Chuan
Alternate Title: Mu tian zi zhuan
Credits: Produced by Yi-Hong Chen
Summary: "穆天子传" by Pu Guo is a historical account likely written during the early medieval period. This work narrates the interactions and exploits of the Mu Emperor, emphasizing his campaigns, hunts, and diplomatic relationships with various tribes and nations. The narrative blends elements of mythology, history, and cultural traditions of ancient China, reflecting the grandeur and complexities of the era. The story follows the Mu Emperor's extensive travels and conquests, showcasing his leadership qualities and his connections to the divine through ceremonial acts and interactions with various leaders and tribes. The Emperor embarks on multiple journeys, encountering various peoples, presenting tributes, and engaging in hunts that often serve to solidify his power and influence. Within these travels, themes of governance, loyalty, and reciprocity emerge, illustrating the Emperor's responsibility not only to his own kingdom but also to the larger world order of his time. Additionally, the narrative reveals the struggles and rituals of imperial life, intertwining personal loss and governance, particularly through the Emperor's mourning for a beloved concubine, which adds emotional depth to his character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Guo, Pu, 276-324
EBook No.: 24058
Published: Dec 28, 2007
Downloads: 88
Language: Chinese
Subject: Mythology, Chinese
Subject: Legends -- China
Subject: Zhou Muwang, Emperor of China, active 11th century B.C.-10th century B.C.
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.