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100	1		_aTao, Qian, _d372?-427
245	1	0	_a搜神後記
246	1		_a搜神后记
246	1		_aSou shen hou ji
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-01-01
508			_aProduced by Ni-Yen Wu
520			_a"搜神後記" by Qian Tao is a collection of philosophical tales and folklore written during the early 5th century. The work captures a myriad of supernatural events, legends, and whimsical encounters between humans and fantastical beings, reflecting the rich tapestry of ancient Chinese mythology and Daoist thought. The stories intertwine elements of the celestial, the ethereal, and the ordinary, likely set against the backdrop of ancient China. At the start of the collection, the narratives introduce various characters, primarily those who encounter extraordinary phenomena or beings that challenge their perceptions of reality. For example, there is Ding Lingwei, a character who interacts with a crane that speaks riddles about mortality and transcendence. Other tales feature mysterious caves and encounters with beautiful maidens that captivate men, suggesting themes of love, loss, and the enigmatic nature of fate. The opening establishes a tone that melds intrigue with a contemplative exploration of existence, setting the stage for the rich storytelling that unfolds throughout the rest of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGhost stories, Chinese
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7266
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