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100	1		_aTao, Qian, _d372?-427
245	1	0	_aPeach Blossom Shangri-la: Tao Hua Yuan Ji
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2000
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2000-02-01
508			_aProduced by Rick Davis and David Steelman
520			_a"Peach Blossom Shangri-la: Tao Hua Yuan Ji" by Tao Yuan Ming is a notable classic of Chinese literature, categorized as a narrative prose written during the early 5th century AD. This timeless tale delves into themes of escapism and the search for an idyllic utopia, reflecting on the contrast between the chaotic outside world and the serene haven found within the peach blossom grove. The story follows a humble fisherman who, while venturing along a stream, stumbles upon a hidden paradise filled with beautiful peach trees and welcoming villagers who have lived in isolation since the tumult of the Qin Dynasty. The villagers, untouched by the outside world's chaos, express their blissful ignorance of contemporary dynasties, fostering a profound connection with the fisherman. After spending a few days in this utopia, he leaves, eager to share this paradise with others, but upon returning to the prefecture, his attempts to re-find the place are futile, as no one is able to trace his path. Ultimately, this tale embodies a longing for peace and contentment away from the complexities of life and explores the ephemeral nature of such escapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChinese literature -- Translations into English
653			_aChinese fiction -- To 618
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2090
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