PING YAO ZHUAN

An English translation by Nathan Sturman, MA, of Feng Menglong's late Ming 40 chapter version of an important Chinese historical novel with hyperlinks to study notes, all chapters up.

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The Ping Yao Zhuan deals with the very important relationship between religious movements and the Chinese State. It is an important work of historical fiction, a rich source on Chinese folklore and popular belief, and a valuable linguistic resource for study of the development of the present day Chinese language. It presents us with the living discourse of representatives of various stations of life, created as real fleshed-out characters, complete with inner lives and conflicts. I hope you enjoy reading the book in English.

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