The Legend of Zui Pu Ti - The Tale of the Itinerant Monk

Author: Xiao Xinqiao
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: In the history of Chinese fiction, the character of Jigong is a comedic figure who aids the needy and suffers through satire while being playfully indifferent. Various amusing stories about him have been widely circulated among the people, almost reaching every household. The Legend of Jigong Drunkenly Praising the Lotus (24 chapters) and The Tale of Jigong as a Miserable Monk (36 episodes) are two important mid-length novels that emerged during the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty, both depicting stories of Jigong. The novels feature vivid and humorous language, captivating plots, and hold significant historical value with strong readability.