搜神記 volume 15-17   By: Bao Gan (fl. 317-322)

In the three final volumes of 搜神記 by Bao Gan, readers are taken on a thrilling and mystical journey through ancient Chinese folklore. The intricate and beautifully detailed illustrations bring the stories to life, capturing the imagination of readers young and old.

Each story is expertly crafted, filled with suspense, magic, and wonder. From epic battles between gods and demons to tales of love and betrayal, Bao Gan weaves together a tapestry of stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

What sets these volumes apart is the depth of the characters and the richness of the world-building. The author has a unique ability to transport readers to a different time and place, immersing them in a world filled with mythical creatures, deities, and heroes.

Overall, 搜神記 volume 15-17 is a must-read for anyone who enjoys fantasy and mythology. Bao Gan's storytelling is captivating, his world-building is immersive, and his characters are memorable. Whether you're a fan of Chinese folklore or simply love a good adventure, you won't be disappointed by this captivating series.

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　　秦始皇時，有王道平，長安人也，少時與同村人唐叔偕女，小名父喻，容 色俱美，誓為夫婦。尋王道平被差征伐，落墮南國，九年不歸，父母見女 長成。即聘與劉祥為妻，女與道平，言誓甚重，不肯改事。父母逼迫，不 免出嫁劉祥。經三年，忽忽不樂，常思道平，忿怨之深，悒悒而死。死經 三年，平還家，乃詰鄰人：「此女安在？」鄰人云：「此女意在於君，被 父母淩逼，嫁與劉祥，今已死矣。」平問：『墓在何處？」鄰人引往墓所 ，平悲號哽咽，三呼女名，繞墓悲苦，不能自止。平乃祝曰：「我與汝立 誓天地，保其終身，豈料官有牽纏，致令乖隔，使汝父母與劉祥，既不契 於初心，生死永訣。然汝有靈聖，使我見汝生平之面。若無神靈，從茲而 別。」言訖，又復哀泣逡巡。其女魂自墓出，問平：「何處而來？良久契 闊。與君誓為夫婦，以結終身，父母強逼，乃出聘劉祥，已經三年，日夕 憶君，結恨致死，乖隔幽途。然念君宿念不忘，再求相慰，妾身未損，可 以再生，還為夫婦。且速開冢，破棺，出我，即活。」平審言，乃啟墓門 ... Continue reading book >>