02013cam a22002893u 4500 23914 UtSlPG 20260610133541.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 Huangfu, Mei, active 873-910 山水小牘 Shan Shui Xiao Du Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-12-19 Produced by Pei Rong Lin "山水小牘" by Mei Huangfu is a collection of stories written in the late 9th to early 10th century. This work presents an array of narratives, often intertwined with Taoist philosophy and themes, reflecting the complexities of life, nature, and the supernatural during the Tang dynasty. The tales revolve around various characters, including scholars, Daoists, and mystical figures, weaving together moments of enchantment and moral lessons. The opening of "山水小牘" introduces readers to Zhao Zhiwei, a Daoist master residing on Jiu Hua Mountain, who seeks to cultivate a deeper understanding of the universe through isolation and study. It captures an evening when he and his disciples ascend Tian Zhu Peak to enjoy the moonlight, revealing their philosophical inclinations and camaraderie. This is juxtaposed with accounts of other characters, such as Han Wengong, who experiences a prophetic dream related to a vendetta, and Yuan Zhen, who discovers a mirror in a fish he has caught. These initial events set a tone rich in mysticism and the exploration of human behavior in relation to divine intervention and the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23914 64936 64936