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100 1 _aMo, Langzi, pseud.
245 1 0 _a西湖佳話
246 1 _aShi Hu Jia Huah
246 1 _aXihu jia hua
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 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%A5%BF%E6%B9%96%E4%BD%B3%E8%A9%B1
500 _aRelease date is 2008-01-14
520 _a"西湖佳話" by pseud. Langzi Mo is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the legendary figure of 葛洪 (Ge Hong), a man of humble beginnings who becomes a prominent scholar and practitioner of alchemy in ancient China. The narrative explores his journey as he navigates societal expectations, discovers spirituality, and engages with elements of both the philosophical and the fantastical. The opening of the narrative introduces a picturesque setting of 西湖 (West Lake) surrounded by mountains and brings attention to 葛嶺 (Ge Ridge), named after Ge Hong, who is noted for his extraordinary capabilities and his pursuit of enlightenment. The text delves into Ge Hong's early life, characterized by his poor upbringing and his dedication to self-education and mastery of ancient texts. As Ge Hong's character is established, the story hints at his future adventures, including encounters with historical figures, philosophical discussions, and eventual pursuits of immortality that define his legacy, all grounded within the rich cultural and natural landscape of West Lake. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWest Lake (China) -- History -- Fiction
653 _aHangzhou (China) -- History -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24273
999 _c65274
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