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何典

by Nanzhuang Zhang

ZH·~55 minutes

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Description

In a vivid underworld where spirits dwell among bustling markets, haunted inns, and bizarre shrines, a wealthy ghost couple—known as the “living ghost” and his scholarly wife—find themselves haunted by an unexpected emptiness: they have no children. Their daily routine of feasting on macabre delicacies is interrupted when a rumor of a mystical five‑organs temple promising offspring reaches their ears. Determined to defy their ghostly fate, they set out on a rickety boat, navigating treacherous rivers and quirky companions, all while trading sharp wit and crude humor.

The journey leads them to the bustling settlement of Meng Po’s Village, a place where spirits sip tea, run ghostly shops, and barter in the most unexpected ways. Upon arriving at the enigmatic temple, they encounter eccentric monks, peculiar statues, and rituals that blur the line between the absurd and the sacred. Their quest, laced with slapstick mishaps and vivid folklore, offers a fresh, mischievous glimpse into a world where even the afterlife is full of longing and comedy.

Details

Language

zh

Duration

~55 minutes (53K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-01-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

NZ

Nanzhuang Zhang

Best known as the attributed author of the satirical Chinese novel He Dian, this elusive writer is remembered more through the strange, funny afterlife of the book than through clear biographical records.

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