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警世通言
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- Gutenberg ID
- 24141
- Title
- 警世通言
- Language
- zh
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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This text recounts the legendary ascent of Xu Zhongliang, a Taoist adept who ascends to heaven, leaving behind miraculous relics and a lineage of disciples. It blends mythological narrative with historical anecdotes, exploring themes of spiritual cultivation, divine intervention, and the enduring legacy of Taoist practice.
- Summary up to 500 words
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This text recounts the legendary life and ascension of Xu Zhongliang, a Taoist immortal from the Tang Dynasty. Born in the village of Xiangshui, he was a humble fisherman who, despite his lowly status, possessed profound spiritual cultivation. His journey began with a meeting with the Jade Emperor, who recognized his virtue and granted him the title of Immortal. The narrative details his interactions with various figures, including the famous poet Wang Bo, who received a magical plant from Xu Zhongliang that could nourish the body and extend life. Xu Zhongliang's ascension was marked by spectacular celestial phenomena, including the appearance of a red dragon carriage and the arrival of celestial messengers. He was accompanied by a retinue of disciples and fellow immortals, including Zhou Guang and Huang Jian. The text also describes the destruction of his former residence by a storm, which was interpreted as a sign of his departure from the mortal world. Xu Zhongliang's legacy is preserved through various artifacts, including a stone tablet and a painting of his ascension. The story concludes with the destruction of his former residence by a storm, which was interpreted as a sign of his departure from the mortal world. The text also describes the destruction of his former residence by a storm, which was interpreted as a sign of his departure from the mortal world.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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People
Authors
- Menglong Feng
Classification
Categories
- Short Stories
- Fiction