西湖佳話 by pseud. Langzi Mo
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"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.)
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| Author | Mo, Langzi, pseud. |
|---|---|
| Title | 西湖佳話 |
| Alternate Title | Shi Hu Jia Huah |
| Alternate Title | Xihu jia hua |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%A5%BF%E6%B9%96%E4%BD%B3%E8%A9%B1 |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | West Lake (China) -- History -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hangzhou (China) -- History -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24273 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1897 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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