耳食錄 by Jun Yue
"Ershi Lu" by YUE Jun is a collection of supernatural tales and anecdotal fables likely written in the late imperial period of China. The text intertwines folklore, fantasy, and reality to explore human emotions and societal norms through various imaginative narratives. The opening of "Ershi Lu" introduces readers to a series of prefaces and prologues celebrating the collection's creative and whimsical nature. The first section provides insight into the author's thoughts and
intentions for the book, emphasizing themes of memory and the exploration of extraordinary experiences. Following this, the initial stories revolve around the themes of love, loss, and the supernatural, featuring characters who encounter ghosts, spirits, and strange occurrences that challenge their understanding of life and relationships. The narratives are rich with poetic language, evoking a blend of humor, tragedy, and philosophical reflection as they set the stage for the fantastical tales to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Yue, Jun, 1766-1814 |
|---|---|
| Title | 耳食錄 |
| Alternate Title | Er shi lu |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%80%B3%E9%A3%9F%E9%8C%B2 |
| Credits | Produced by Wei-Jung Chang |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27459 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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