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Title: 續子不語
Alternate Title: Xu Zi bu yu
Credits: Produced by Ya Zhu Yang
Summary: "續子不語" by Mei Yuan is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book delves into various themes, including morality, supernatural encounters, and the nuances of human relationships. The stories feature a range of characters, including common folk, spiritual beings, and mythical creatures, each facing challenges that reflect deeper philosophical and moral questions. The opening of "續子不語" introduces a series of vignettes, starting with a man escaping a pack of wolves by climbing a pile of firewood. The narrative shifts through different tales, including a peculiar encounter with a creature that resembles a wolf but is not quite one, and a story of a wise man who receives insights from the supernatural. Each segment showcases Mei Yuan's blend of folklore and human experience, hinting at the overarching exploration of the entwined destinies of humans, nature, and the spiritual realm. The tone is both mystical and reflective, setting the stage for a deeper examination of life's intricacies as the book progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yuan, Mei, 1716-1798
EBook No.: 25315
Published: May 3, 2008
Downloads: 170
Language: Chinese
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Fantasy fiction, Chinese
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: 續子不語
Alternate Title: Xu Zi bu yu
Credits: Produced by Ya Zhu Yang
Summary: "續子不語" by Mei Yuan is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book delves into various themes, including morality, supernatural encounters, and the nuances of human relationships. The stories feature a range of characters, including common folk, spiritual beings, and mythical creatures, each facing challenges that reflect deeper philosophical and moral questions. The opening of "續子不語" introduces a series of vignettes, starting with a man escaping a pack of wolves by climbing a pile of firewood. The narrative shifts through different tales, including a peculiar encounter with a creature that resembles a wolf but is not quite one, and a story of a wise man who receives insights from the supernatural. Each segment showcases Mei Yuan's blend of folklore and human experience, hinting at the overarching exploration of the entwined destinies of humans, nature, and the spiritual realm. The tone is both mystical and reflective, setting the stage for a deeper examination of life's intricacies as the book progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yuan, Mei, 1716-1798
EBook No.: 25315
Published: May 3, 2008
Downloads: 170
Language: Chinese
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Fantasy fiction, Chinese
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.