拾遺記

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拾遺記

by active 4th century Jia Wang, Zhiping Qi, Qi Xiao

ZH·~46 minutes·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total

Part 1

29:36

Part 2

16:57

Description

A fragmentary yet vivid tapestry of myth and history, this ancient collection gathers the whispered legends of China’s earliest sovereigns. Pieced together from the remnants of lost scrolls, it offers a rare glimpse into a world where gods and kings walked side by side, shaping the rhythms of ritual, music, and law.

The narrative opens with the enigmatic Spring Emperor Bao‑Xi, whose celestial birth and strange appearance set the tone for a lineage of marvels. From the agrarian wisdom of the Yan Emperor Shennong, who taught the first plough and cultivated the fields, to the mighty Yellow Emperor’s invention of writing and the codification of rites, each episode blends heroic deeds with cosmic symbolism—dragons, phoenixes, and enchanted beasts punctuate their stories.

Listeners will be drawn into a richly imagined past where the heavens are mapped, the five elements govern, and mythic creatures guard the borders of empire. The prose sings with the rhythm of ancient chants, inviting you to hear the foundations of a civilization that still echoes in today’s cultural memory.

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Language

zh

Duration

~46 minutes (44K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Dec 18, 2017

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

A4

active 4th century Jia Wang

A Taoist hermit and scholar from the 4th century, he is remembered for gathering strange tales, myths, and historical lore into one vivid work. His writing helped preserve a world where legend and history freely mix.

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ZQ

Zhiping Qi

Known for his work on the great Song dynasty poet Lu You, this Chinese writer and scholar brings literary history into focus with a deep interest in classical culture. His books include both research-based writing and original prose.

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Qi Xiao

Qi Xiao

Known online as Xiao Qi Xiao, this Chinese novelist built a large following with fast-paced popular fiction and screen adaptations of his work. He came to writing after working as an electrical automation engineer, which gives his career an unusual and memorable turn.

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