TALES FROM THE AFTERWORLD

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Chinese beliefs and legends with the collection "Tales from the Afterworld." This unique anthology takes you on a journey through the realms of the dead, the paradisiacal gardens, and the hellish depths. Discover the stories of transcendent beings and people who have crossed the boundaries of life and death.

• Collection of classic Chinese stories from the Six Dynasties period.
• Insightful look at Chinese beliefs about the afterlife.
• Descriptions of paradisiacal realms, realms of the dead, and hells.
• Stories of contacts between the world of the living and immaterial beings.
• Portraits of people who could attain life in paradise.
• Inspiration for lovers of Chinese culture and fantasy literature.

"Tales from the Afterworld" is a collection of zhiguai xiaoshuo stories that were compiled or written during the Six Dynasties period (Liuchao, 220-589). The selection of texts was dictated by the presence of the afterlife in them, understood as paradisiacal lands inhabited by deities, lands of the dead, and hells. The anthology shows how the worlds of living and immaterial beings contacted each other, and presents the characteristics of people who could reach paradise.

The publisher Dialog Wydawnictwo Akademickie presents this unique study in a paperback edition, consisting of 242 pages. The year of publication is 2021, which guarantees a fresh look at classic texts. It is the perfect read for anyone who wants to explore the mysteries of Chinese culture and beliefs.

Discover the fascinating world of the Chinese afterlife with this extraordinary anthology. Let yourself be carried away by stories full of mysticism, magic, and deep reflections on life and death. "Tales from the Afterworld" is a must-have for every lover of oriental literature and Far Eastern culture.