今古奇觀 by Baowenglaoren
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| Author | Baowenglaoren |
|---|---|
| Title | 今古奇觀 |
| Alternate Title | Jin gu qi guan |
| Alternate Title | Jin Gu Chi Guan |
| Credits | Produced by Wei-Ting Liu |
| Summary | "今古奇觀" by Baowenglaoren is a work of fiction likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around themes of human folly, greed, and the consequences of actions, revolving predominantly around the characters connected to a community marked by their struggles for money and status. The events take on a moralistic tone, weaving together multiple narratives and focusing on the interplay between desire and morality. The opening of the tale introduces Lü Dongbin, a Daoist immortal who engages in a series of mystical exploits related to money and the human condition. The narrative begins with a poetic exploration of Lü's wisdom, emphasizing the transient nature of wealth and knowledge. It quickly shifts to a sequence involving a young boy named Qiu Zhang'er, who encounters a deceptive gambling game that leads him to lose his only coin. This incident sets off a chain reaction of events involving greed, selfishness, and ultimately tragic consequences, intertwining the lives of various characters in a historical town known for its pottery production. The opening portion hints at a broader societal critique, inviting readers to reflect on the value of material wealth versus spiritual enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Chinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 |
| Subject | Short stories, Chinese |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24230 |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 239 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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