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100	1		_aBaowenglaoren
245	1	0	_a今古奇觀
246	1		_aJin gu qi guan
246	1		_aJin Gu Chi Guan
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-01-10
508			_aProduced by Wei-Ting Liu
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChinese fiction -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
653			_aShort stories, Chinese
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24230
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