Monk-Wizards. Legendary novellas by a Chinese writer of the 17th-18th centuries.
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Today, the theme of the Eastern epic is very popular all over the world. We want to offer you fairy tales by the famous Chinese author Pu Songling, which have gained immortal fame in China and, despite their three-hundred-year history, have long crossed the borders of the Celestial Empire and are still in demand by readers. The author will immerse you in the atmosphere of medieval China, revealing the amazing world of all kinds of wonders, evil forces, werewolves, and transformations. Here, evil demons torment unfortunate people, while the good ones send happiness... Buddhist monk-magicians know the secrets of this world and the mysteries of the otherworldly, they mix these worlds into a fabulous cocktail, punishing vices and condemning foolishness... The book has been translated by the remarkable sinologist philologist Vasily Mikhailovich Alexeyev, who has also provided numerous notes to the text.
Author:
Author:Pu Sunlin
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Languages
- Category:Historical Literature
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Dimensions:
Dimensions:17.2x13.5x2.2 cm
Series:
Series:MASTERPIECES
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
Product type:
Product type:partial lacquering
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-227-10547-9
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