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100 1 _aZhang, Shizheng, active 11th century
245 1 0 _a括異志
246 1 _aGua Yi Zhi
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-10-29
508 _aProduced by Choby Cheng
520 _a"括異志" by Shizheng Zhang is a collection of literary anecdotes and stories written in the 11th century. The work compiles remarkable events and unusual tales surrounding notable historical figures from the Song dynasty, often interweaving themes of fate, morality, and divine intervention. It serves as an intriguing glimpse into the culture and society of that era, highlighting the intertwining of human experiences with the supernatural. The opening of the text introduces a variety of fascinating tales, each focusing on different characters and events, reflecting both their whimsical and philosophical aspects. One story recounts a mad monk who foretells the rise of a future emperor, while another discusses a divine apparition comforting an official. There are dreams providing insights into the destinies of individuals and omens that connect the earthly realm with celestial influences. This collection establishes a narrative approach that reveals the complexities of life and the often mysterious forces that govern human affairs, setting the stage for more captivating narratives to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLegends -- China
653 _aChina -- History -- Song dynasty, 960-1279 -- Anecdotes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27092
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