二刻拍案惊奇 by Mengchu Ling
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1942
Ling, Mengchu, 1580-1644
Chinese
"二刻拍案惊奇" by Mengchu Ling is a collection of short stories written in the early 17th century. The book features a variety of tales that explore themes of morality, justice, and the supernatural, often illustrated through the experiences of its characters, including monks and individuals entangled in societal issues. The opening of the work sets a re...
written words. It discusses the significance of preserving knowledge through texts, emphasizing the consequences of neglect and the fate of precious documents. The narrative then transitions to a specific incident involving a monk named 辨悟, who proposes selling a cherished manuscript, the "金刚经," to address a food shortage in his temple. However, circumstances lead to a remarkable series of events that intertwine the fates of individuals connected to this manuscript, setting the stage for tales of moral choices and supernatural occurrences in the stories to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Mark Brown
2 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, the content encourages further exploration of the subject. This deserves far more attention.
Charles Sanchez
1 week agoI didn’t realize how engaging this would be until the structure supports both quick reading and deep study. This turned out to be a great decision.
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Michael Carter
1 month agoBased on the reviews, I decided to try it and the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.