
A wandering collection of strange encounters and hidden realms, this anthology invites listeners into a world where the ordinary slips into the uncanny. From a scholar who studies Dao on a remote mountain and is summoned by a soaring crane, to a youth whose arrow meets a talking bird, each tale begins with a quiet curiosity that opens the door to the extraordinary.
The stories unfold in caves that whisper of dragons, secret gardens where fishermen find entire villages untouched by time, and mysterious women who hand over sealed lotus‑shaped pouches that promise unseen wonders. Ghostly guides, enchanted drinks, and riddles spoken by stone statues hint at deeper powers waiting just beyond the first glimpse. As the narratives weave together, listeners are drawn into a tapestry of mythic moments that linger long after the final word.
Language
zh
Duration
~20 minutes (19K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

365–427
Best known for poems about country life, wine, and quiet independence, this celebrated Chinese writer turned everyday retreat into lasting literature. His work helped define the image of the poet who chooses simplicity over public ambition.
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