斬鬼傳 by Zhang Liu
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Liu, Zhang
Chinese
"斬鬼傳" by Zhang Liu is a fictional novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces the main character, Zhong Kui, a scholar from the Tang dynasty, who is described as a fierce but capable individual with the innate ability to confront evil spirits. As the story unfolds, Zhong Kui's journey leads him from his examination in th...
for his subsequent role as a demon-slaying deity. At the start of the tale, we find Zhong Kui traveling to the capital for the imperial exams, where his unfortunate appearance becomes a point of contention with the emperor. Despite his talent in poetry and literature, his looks lead to confrontation with court officials and eventually a tragic turn of events. The narrative vividly details his arrival in the bustling capital, interactions with various characters, and the ominous foreshadowing of his destiny. Following his self-inflicted demise out of frustration, he is reborn as a powerful spirit tasked with vanquishing malevolent forces, thus launching a journey filled with supernatural encounters and moral lessons about righteousness and judgment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Kimberly Thompson
6 months agoI've gone through the entire material twice now, and the bibliography and references suggest a high level of research and authority. A mandatory read for anyone in this industry.
Emily Anderson
10 months agoGreat value and very well written.
Michael Martin
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Elizabeth Harris
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