The story of Han Xiangzi : the alchemical adventures of a Daoist immortal /
In this seventeenth-century Chinese novel, Han Xiangzi, best known as one of the Eight Immortals, seeks and achieves immortality ad then devotes himself to converting his materialistic, politically ambitious Confucian uncle--Han Yu, a real historical figure--to Daoism. Written in vernacular prose in...
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Seattle, Wash. :
University of Washington Press,
©2007.
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Table of Contents:
- The story of Han Xiangzi
- Preface
- Prologue
- At Mount Pheasant Yoke, a Crane Refines Himself / At the Banks of the River Xiang, a Musk Deer Receives His Punishment
- Seeking Escape from Samsara, the Crane Boy Is Reborn / Discussing Astrology and Physiognomy, Zhong and Lü Conceal Their Names
- Han Yu Inscribes His Name on the Tiger Placard / Xiangzi Drinks the Wedding Cup in the Nuptial Chamber
- Zhong and Lü Appear on Gold Sprinkle Bridge / Han Xiang Studies the Dao on Sleeping Tiger Mountain
- By Cutting Down the Hibiscus, Mme. Dou Criticizes Luying / While Waiting at the City Gate, the Crowds Tease Xiangzi
- Abandoning His Family Bonds, Xiangzi Cultivates Himself / A Transformed Beauty Tempts Xiangzi for the First Time
- Tiger and Snake Block the Road to Test Han Xiang / Monsters and Demons Flee from Perfect Fire
- A Bodhisattva Manifests a Numinous Sign as He Ascends to the Upper Realm / Han Xiangzi Guards the Elixir Cauldron with Firm Concentration
- Han Xiangzi's Name Is Recorded at the Purple Office / Two Shepherds Recognize a Divine Immortal
- Bragging and Boasting, a Turtle and an Egret Bring Calamity upon Themselves / Singing Daoist Songs, Han Xiangzi Moves the Crowd.
