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100 1 _aLu, Xixing,
_d1520-1606
245 1 0 _a封神演義
246 1 _aFeng Shen Yan Yi
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-19
508 _aPei-Jun Hsiesh Revised by Richard Tonsing.
520 _a"封神演義" by Xixing Lu is a classical Chinese novel written in the late 16th century. This epic tale revolves around the fall of the last king of the Shang dynasty, King Zhou, and the rise of the Zhou dynasty, showcasing themes of tyranny, morality, and divine intervention. The narrative encompasses various legendary figures, including the famed strategist Jiang Ziya and the beautiful but treacherous Daji, who plays a pivotal role in the downfall of the Shang dynasty. The opening portion of "封神演義" sets the stage by detailing the gradual moral decay of King Zhou, who indulges in debauchery and ignores the wise counsel of his ministers. Lamentations over his tyranny fill the air as ordinary citizens suffer under his rule, prompting the emergence of heroes like Jiang Ziya. The narrative introduces a prophecy suggesting that King Zhou's reign will end in disaster, attributed to his attraction to the divine and the otherworldly, culminating in a call to arms against his oppressive rule. The text foreshadows the chaotic events that will unfold throughout the novel, establishing a rich backdrop for the ensuing conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23910
999 _c64932
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