平妖傳 by Guanzhong Luo and Menglong Feng

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Author Luo, Guanzhong, 1330?-1400?
Author Feng, Menglong, 1574-1646
Title 平妖傳
Alternate Title Ping Yao Zhuan
Credits Produced by Feng Ting Hung
Summary "平妖傳" by Guanzhong Luo and Menglong Feng is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story appears to weave elements of fantasy and mythology, centering around mystical characters, such as a clever maiden who excels in swordsmanship and a shape-shifting monkey spirit. This intriguing blend of adventure and supernatural occurrences sets the stage for a tale that is likely rich in metaphorical depth and moral lessons. The opening of the novel introduces a backdrop of the Tang Dynasty, focusing on a character named Liu Zhiqing, who is depicted as a sage official faced with political challenges. He and his wife experience strange occurrences involving supernatural beings, including a mischievous monkey spirit that wreaks havoc in their lives. As the story unfolds, a sequence of events leads to the involvement of divine entities and profound challenges, indicating a journey filled with conflict, power struggles, and spiritual discovery. The narrative hints at the complexity of relationships between mortals and godlike figures, suggesting a rich tapestry of cultural and moral themes yet to be explored. (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
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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