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100 1 _aTao, Qian,
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245 1 0 _a搜神後記. Selections. 1985
246 1 _aSou shen hou ji
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-01
508 _aProduced by Ni-Yen Wu
520 _a"搜神後記. Selections. 1985" by Qian Tao is a collection of short stories written during the late 3rd to early 4th century, during the Jin dynasty in China. The book presents a rich tapestry of tales that explore themes of immortality, the supernatural, and the intersection of the human world with the realm of the gods and spirits. The stories often feature ordinary individuals encountering extraordinary beings and situations, highlighting the blend of fantasy and myth in Chinese literature. The collection weaves together various narratives, each illustrating different facets of Chinese folklore. In one tale, a fisherman stumbles upon a magical peach blossom forest where inhabitants have long forgotten the outside world. In another story, a group of hunters encounters beautiful maidens in the mountains, leading to encounters with otherworldly elements. Characters often experience transformations, as seen in tales where dead individuals return to life or people make pacts with spirits. Through these narratives, Qian Tao not only entertains but also reflects on morality, the nature of humanity, and the eternal quest for understanding life's mysteries. Each story encapsulates a poignant lesson that leaves the reader pondering the delicate balance between reality and the fantastical. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGhost stories, Chinese
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7468
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