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100 1 _aGuo, Xian, active 1st century
245 1 0 _a漢武帝別國洞冥記
246 1 _aHan Wudi bie guo dong ming ji
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
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 2016-06-08
508 _aProduced by Chia Ying Chang
520 _a"漢武帝別國洞冥記" by Xian Guo is a historical account written during the late Han dynasty, which can be classified as a detailed narrative focusing on the tales and myths surrounding Emperor Wu of Han. The text explores themes of spirituality, immortality, and the celestial, reflecting the fascination with transcendent experiences and otherworldly beings prevalent in ancient Chinese culture. The book unfolds as a collection of stories that intertwine the experiences of Emperor Wu and his interactions with various mystical figures, herbal remedies, and legendary creatures. Central to the narrative is the character of Dongfang Shuo, a wise sage who serves as an advisor to the emperor, sharing insights from his adventures in distant lands filled with strange flora and fauna. These tales reflect the emperor's obsession with the quest for eternal life, divine knowledge, and the pursuit of extraordinary beings, serving both as entertainment and a philosophical exploration of the human condition and the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFantasy fiction, Chinese
653 _aCuriosities and wonders -- China -- Early works to 1900
653 _aHan Wudi, Emperor of China, 156 B.C.-87 B.C. -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52271
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