搜神記 By: Bao Gan (fl. 317-322)
搜神記 by Bao Gan is a fascinating collection of Chinese myths and legends that delve into themes of love, revenge, and the supernatural. The author weaves intricate narratives that capture the imagination and transport the reader to a world filled with gods, demons, and mythical creatures. Each story is filled with rich detail and vivid imagery that brings the characters and settings to life. The writing style is engaging and lyrical, painting a vivid picture of ancient China and its mystical inhabitants. The stories are both enchanting and thought-provoking, exploring the complexities of human nature and the consequences of one's actions. Overall, 搜神記 is a captivating read that will appeal to anyone interested in Chinese folklore and mythology. Bao Gan's storytelling skills are masterful, and readers will find themselves drawn into a world of magic and mystery that will leave them wanting more. First Page: 序雖考先志於載籍，收遺逸於當時，蓋非一耳一目之所親聞睹也，又安敢謂無失實者哉。衛朔失國，二傳互其所聞，呂望事周，子長存其兩說。若此比類，往往有焉。從此觀之，聞見之難，由來尚矣。夫書赴告之定辭，據國史之方冊，猶尚若此；況仰述千載之前，記殊俗之表，綴片言於殘闕，訪行事於故老，將使事不二跡，言無異途，然後為信者，固亦前史之所病；然而國家不廢注記之官，學士不絕誦覽之業，豈不以其所失者小，所存者大乎。今之所集，設有承於前載者，則非余之罪也。若使採訪近世之事，苟有虛錯，願與先賢前儒，分其譏謗。及其著述，亦足以發明神道之不誣也。群言百家，不可勝覽；耳目所受，不可勝載。亦粗取足以演八略之旨，成其微說而已。幸將來好事之士，錄其根體，有以遊心，寓目，而無尤焉。晉散騎常侍新蔡干寶令升撰第一卷神農以赭鞭鞭百草，盡知其平毒寒溫之性，臭味所主，以播百穀，故天下號神農也。赤松子者，神農時雨師也，服冰玉散，以教神農，能入火不燒。至崑崙山，常入西王母石室中，隨風雨上下。炎帝少女追之，... Continue reading book >>

搜神記 By: Bao Gan (fl. 317-322)

搜神記 by Bao Gan is a fascinating collection of Chinese myths and legends that delve into themes of love, revenge, and the supernatural. The author weaves intricate narratives that capture the imagination and transport the reader to a world filled with gods, demons, and mythical creatures.

Each story is filled with rich detail and vivid imagery that brings the characters and settings to life. The writing style is engaging and lyrical, painting a vivid picture of ancient China and its mystical inhabitants. The stories are both enchanting and thought-provoking, exploring the complexities of human nature and the consequences of one's actions.

Overall, 搜神記 is a captivating read that will appeal to anyone interested in Chinese folklore and mythology. Bao Gan's storytelling skills are masterful, and readers will find themselves drawn into a world of magic and mystery that will leave them wanting more.

First Page:

序

雖考先志於載籍，收遺逸於當時，蓋非一耳一目之所親聞睹也，又安敢謂無失實者哉。衛朔失國，二傳互其所聞，呂望事周，子長存其兩說。若此比類，往往有焉。從此觀之，聞見之難，由來尚矣。夫書赴告之定辭，據國史之方冊，猶尚若此；況仰述千載之前，記殊俗之表，綴片言於殘闕，訪行事於故老，將使事不二跡，言無異途，然後為信者，固亦前史之所病；然而國家不廢注記之官，學士不絕誦覽之業，豈不以其所失者小，所存者大乎。今之所集，設有承於前載者，則非余之罪也。若使採訪近世之事，苟有虛錯，願與先賢前儒，分其譏謗。及其著述，亦足以發明神道之不誣也。群言百家，不可勝覽；耳目所受，不可勝載。亦粗取足以演八略之旨，成其微說而已。幸將來好事之士，錄其根體，有以遊心，寓目，而無尤焉。晉散騎常侍新蔡干寶令升撰

第一卷

神農以赭鞭鞭百草，盡知其平毒寒溫之性，臭味所主，以播百穀，故天下號神農也。赤松子者，神農時雨師也，服冰玉散，以教神農，能入火不燒。至崑崙山，常入西王母石室中，隨風雨上下。炎帝少女追之，... Continue reading book >>

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