Sacred Mad Monk: Eight Great Mountains (Complete Three Volumes)

Author: Xiao Hongming
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The book is rich in historical details, combining literary quality, knowledge, interest, and readability. The plot is full of twists and turns; the story is novel and ingeniously conceived, captivating readers; the characters are vividly and delicately portrayed; the language is fluent and lively. Its ideological depth integrates Confucian thought and Buddhist philosophy seamlessly; it harmoniously blends descriptions of natural and cultural landscapes, folk customs, and Zen life. It presents a comprehensive of Jiangxi's history, geography, scenery, and customs, offering reasonable explanations and revelations for many historical mysteries surrounding Baishan Shengren over the past three centuries. It is a rare literary work on art history figures and an excellent read for history enthusiasts. The Sacred Mad Monk—Baishan Shengren is distinguished by its excellent editing, design, and printing. It has now been fully launched into the market, with major bookstores across the country selling it hotly. The Sacred Mad Monk—Baishan Shengren is the first literary biography novel in both China and abroad that comprehensively and objectively reflects his life story, interprets his "madness," and elucidates his thoughts and art. Jiangxi People's Publishing House launched the book grandly in mid-July. The Sacred Mad Monk—Baishan Shengren portrays Baishan Shengren, a Ming loyalist in a specific historical period, with passionate penmanship. It details the suffering and hardships he endured under the Qing dynasty's iron rule; fully explains his noble ideology and great achievements; and deeply portrays his unique artistic personality of "madness."