02230cam a22003373u 4500 24230 UtSlPG 20260610133545.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 PL Baowenglaoren 今古奇觀 Jin gu qi guan Jin Gu Chi Guan Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-01-10 Produced by Wei-Ting Liu "今古奇觀" by Baowenglaoren is a work of fiction likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around themes of human folly, greed, and the consequences of actions, revolving predominantly around the characters connected to a community marked by their struggles for money and status. The events take on a moralistic tone, weaving together multiple narratives and focusing on the interplay between desire and morality. The opening of the tale introduces Lü Dongbin, a Daoist immortal who engages in a series of mystical exploits related to money and the human condition. The narrative begins with a poetic exploration of Lü's wisdom, emphasizing the transient nature of wealth and knowledge. It quickly shifts to a sequence involving a young boy named Qiu Zhang'er, who encounters a deceptive gambling game that leads him to lose his only coin. This incident sets off a chain reaction of events involving greed, selfishness, and ultimately tragic consequences, intertwining the lives of various characters in a historical town known for its pottery production. The opening portion hints at a broader societal critique, inviting readers to reflect on the value of material wealth versus spiritual enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 Short stories, Chinese https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24230 65231 65231