何典   By: Nanzhuang Zhang

何典 by Nanzhuang Zhang is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on the Chinese cultural revolution. The author's ability to blend historical events with fictional characters creates a vivid and immersive reading experience. The narrative is beautifully written and the characters are well-developed, making it easy to become invested in their stories.

One of the strengths of this book is its exploration of the complexities of power dynamics and their impact on individuals and society as a whole. The author does an excellent job of highlighting the ways in which individuals navigate these power structures, and the consequences of their choices.

Overall, 何典 is a compelling and well-written novel that sheds light on a tumultuous period in Chinese history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or looking to gain a deeper understanding of this important era.

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　　詞曰： 　　 　　不會談天說地，不喜齩文嚼字。一味臭噴蛆，且向人前搗鬼。放屁，放屁，真正豈有此理！ 　　　　右調《如夢令》 　　 　　自從盤古皇手裡開天闢地以來，便分定了上中下三個太平世界。上界是玉皇大帝領著些天神天將，向那虛無縹緲之中，造下無數空中樓閣，住在裡頭；被孫行者大鬧之後，一向無事，且不必說他。中界便是今日大眾所住的花花世界，那些古往今來，忠孝節義，悲歡離合，以及奸詐盜偽，一切可喜、可驚、可笑、可恨之事，也說不盡許多。下界是閻羅王同著妖魔鬼怪所住。那閻羅王也不過是鬼做的，手下也有一班牛頭馬面，判官小鬼，相幫著築個酆都城，在陰山背後做了國都，住在裡頭稱孤道寡，不在話下。 　　 　　且說這陰山乃下界第一名山，其大無外，其高無比。一面正臨著苦海，真個是上徹重宵，下臨無地。山腳根頭有一個大谷，四面峰巒圍繞，中間一望平陽，叫做鬼谷。谷中所住的野鬼，也有念書的，也有種田的，也有做手藝、做生意的。東一村，西一落，也不計其數。 　　 　　其�... Continue reading book >>