斬鬼傳 by Zhang Liu
(8 User reviews)
1957
Liu, Zhang
Chinese
"斬鬼傳" by Zhang Liu is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The book revolves around the character Zhong Kui, a talented yet outwardly unappealing scholar who faces trials and tribulations due to his looks and society's prejudices. It explores themes of morality, justice, and the supernatural as Zhong Kui is appointed as a demon-slay...
The opening of the story introduces the main character, Zhong Kui, as he journeys to the capital during the Tang dynasty to take part in the imperial examinations. Despite his impressive literary talent, he faces immediate rejection due to his frightening appearance, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the emperor and his officials. Following an incident that results in his untimely death, he is resurrected and tasked with battling evil spirits on behalf of the heavenly authority. As he prepares for his new role, he assembles a team to confront various challenges posed by demons, setting the stage for an epic struggle against malevolence intertwined with humor and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Jennifer Williams
2 months agoI decided to give this a try based on a colleague's recommendation, the quality of the diagrams and illustrations (if applicable) is top-notch. Definitely a five-star contribution to the field.
John Davis
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Jessica Martinez
11 months agoExactly what I was looking for, thanks!
Emma Wright
1 year agoThis is one of those stories where the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly. Definitely a 5-star read.
Margaret Lopez
1 year agoI took detailed notes while reading through the chapters and the way it challenges the status quo is both daring and well-supported. If you want to master this topic, start right here.