玉蟾記 by Tongyuanzi

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25137.html.images 314 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25137.epub3.images 186 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25137.epub.noimages 189 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25137.kf8.images 357 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25137.kindle.images 346 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25137.txt.utf-8 300 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/25137/pg25137-h.zip 181 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Tongyuanzi
Title 玉蟾記
Alternate Title Yu Chan Ji
Credits Produced by Yu-Ren Su
Summary "玉蟾記" by Tongyuanzi is a historical fantasy tale likely written during the Ming dynasty. This narrative intertwines the supernatural with the lives of its characters, reflecting on themes of loyalty, betrayal, and divine justice in the context of historical events. The story introduces several key figures, including the protagonist 通元子 (Tongyuanzi), who is depicted as a celestial being navigating the human world while addressing the issues of karma and retribution. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the character known as 恬淡人 (the tranquil man), a flower seller from a small village. He articulates his love for literature and poetry while echoing his frustrations over historical injustices he recalls from studying history. Through his reflections, he becomes intrigued by a newly released book titled "十二緣玉蟾記," which evokes his interest in the themes of fate and destiny. As he prepares to share this tale with the literati of his village, he delves into the underlying narratives concerning loyalty and betrayal that implicate prominent figures from history, particularly during the tumultuous Ming dynasty. The opening sets the tone for a blend of social commentary, poetic musings, and mystical elements, hinting at the rich tapestry the story will weave as it unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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. 25137
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 152 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!