括異志   By: Shizheng Zhang (11th cent.)

"括異志" by Shizheng Zhang is a captivating and thought-provoking read that delves into the world of the supernatural and unexplained. The author's unique storytelling style effortlessly weaves together a variety of tales that range from eerie and unsettling to heartwarming and sentimental.

One of the standout aspects of this book is the author's ability to create vivid and atmospheric settings that transport the reader to a different time and place. Each story is rich with detail and the descriptions are so vivid that it feels as though you are right there alongside the characters.

The characters themselves are also a highlight of this book. From enigmatic spirits to ordinary people faced with extraordinary circumstances, each character is well-developed and complex. The reader can't help but become emotionally invested in their journeys and outcomes.

Overall, "括異志" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys tales of the supernatural and the mysterious. With its expertly crafted stories and engaging characters, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who pick it up.

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張師正 (1016 ?)，字不疑。襄國（今河北邢台）人。進士及第，換遙郡防禦使 。嘉祐中，知宜州。治平初，為荊南鈐轄。三年(1066)，為辰州師。熙 寧十年(1077)，為鼎州帥。師正與魏泰、文瑩等有交往。著有《倦游 雜錄》八卷，今存一卷；《括異志》十卷。（以上按《中國文學大辭 典》，上海辭書出版社，2000年及《中國文學家大辭典•宋代卷》 ，中華書局，2004年） 是次錄文，據白化文、許德楠點校之《括異志》（中華書局， 1996年）。該書是以《四部叢書》本為底本，以清鈔本及正德 本，與及現存《永樂大典》中所錄各則參校，並從《說郛》 本輯入佚文七則。為省篇幅，網絡版暫不出�... Continue reading book >>