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Author: Wang Yong (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is divided into four sections: On the Theme of Gods and Demons, An Examination of the Figures in Fengshen Yanyi, Discussions on the Novel, and Miscellaneous Essays. From various perspectives such as the author, versions, symbolism, research, hidden meanings, allusions, folk arts, and comparative studies, it guides you to savor the fantastical world of Fengshen Yanyi. Fengshen Yanyi is a Ming Dynasty novel of gods and demons, whose plot largely follows Wu Wang Tao Zhou Pinghua and Lie Guo Zhi Chuan, while incorporating historical records, Buddhist and Taoist beliefs, myths, folk customs and legends, as well as existing popular literature. It features battles involving gods, buddhas, immortals, and demons. It is a grand and epic novel of ancient China. Is Fengshen Yanyi the pinnacle of ancient Chinese novels of gods and demons? Is Nezha Indian? 54 mysteries await to lead you to rediscover Fengshen Yanyi.