The Legend of Zui Pu Ti / The Legend of Qu Tou Tuo

Author: (Ming) Tianhua Changzhu, (Ming) Xiangying Jushi
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Features: In the history of Chinese fiction, the character of Jigong is a comedic figure who aids the needy and suffers misfortune with humor, yet also exhibits a playfully indifferent attitude. Various interesting stories about him have been widely circulated among the people, almost household names. The Legend of Jigong Drunkenly Praising the Lotus Platform (24 chapters) and The Tale of Jigong the Headless Monk (36 episodes) are two important mid-length novels from the late Ming to early Qing dynasties that depict stories of Jigong. These two works are crucial in the series of Jigong stories. The novel features vivid and humorous language, engaging plots, and holds significant historical value as well as strong readability.