搜神後記

audiobook

搜神後記

by Qian Tao

ZH·~20 minutes

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

Language

zh

Duration

~20 minutes (19K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Qian Tao

Qian Tao

365–427

Remembered as one of China’s great poets of quiet country life, this fourth-century writer left public office behind and turned everyday moments into lasting literature. His poems about fields, wine, friendship, and freedom from ambition have stayed beloved for centuries.

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