朝野僉載 by Zhuo Zhang
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About this eBook
| Author | Zhang, Zhuo, 660?-740? |
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| Title | 朝野僉載 |
| Alternate Title | Chao Ye Qian Zai |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Che-Wei Hsu |
| Summary | "朝野僉載" by Zhuo Zhang is a historical account written in the early 8th century. This work compiles various anecdotes and historical narratives that provide insight into the social, political, and medical practices of the time, particularly during the Tang dynasty. It likely explores themes of luck, fate, illness, and the impact of human actions within the context of a broader historical tapestry. The opening of the text introduces a series of stories that focus on characters facing personal and societal challenges, often intertwined with superstitions and medical beliefs. It begins with Wei Quan, who seeks help for his mother's blindness from a diviner named Wang Zizhen, resulting in an unexpected remedy linked to a mysterious man in blue. Further tales illustrate the intertwining of fate and fortune in the lives of individuals like the diligent Zhuo Jinqu, revealing insights into the supernatural influences and social dynamics of the period. The narrative sets a tone of intrigue and drama, encouraging readers to delve deeper into the complexities of life during this epoch. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | China -- History -- Tang dynasty, 618-907 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26997 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 712 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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