二刻拍案驚奇 by Mengchu Ling
Read now or download (free!)
| Choose how to read this book | Url | Size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read online (web) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/26729.html.images | 1.3 MB | ||||
| EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/26729.epub3.images | 650 kB |
Send
to kindle email: |
|||
| EPUB (no images, older E-readers) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/26729.epub.noimages | 669 kB | ||||
| Kindle | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/26729.kf8.images | 1.2 MB | ||||
| older Kindles | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/26729.kindle.images | 1.2 MB | ||||
| Plain Text UTF-8 | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/26729.txt.utf-8 | 1.2 MB | ||||
| Download HTML (zip) | https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26729/pg26729-h.zip | 643 kB | ||||
| There may be more files related to this item. | ||||||
Similar Books
About this eBook
| Author | Ling, Mengchu, 1580-1644 |
|---|---|
| Title | 二刻拍案驚奇 |
| Alternate Title | Er Ke Pai An Jing Qi |
| Credits | Produced by Wan Jei Chen |
| Summary | "二刻拍案驚奇" by Mengchu Ling is a collection of classical Chinese short stories written in the late 16th century. The book explores an array of intriguing tales that blend reality with the supernatural, showcasing the eccentricities of human nature and societal norms, often through the lens of moral lessons and strange occurrences. The opening of the work sets the stage for a rich narrative landscape, introducing us to the concept of the power of written words and their impact on fortune and spirituality. It begins with a reflection on the significance of respecting written texts, illustrated by stories involving various characters, including a devoted monk who considers trading a priceless Buddhist scripture for rice to feed his starving community. Through a series of events, he ultimately confronts the complexities of value and faith, showcasing the interplay of material needs and spiritual integrity. This intriguing blend of morality and mysticism draws the reader into a world where stories hold transformative power, making it a compelling read for those interested in traditional Chinese literature. (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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26729 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 123 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! | |
