遊仙窟   By: Zhuo Zhang (ca. 660 - ca. 740)

遊仙窟 is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that delves into the mysterious world of immortals and the pursuit of eternal life. Written with poetic prose and vivid imagery, the author creates a vivid and enchanting world that readers will want to immerse themselves in. The story follows the protagonist as he embarks on a journey to the mythical land of the immortals, encountering various challenges and temptations along the way.

The narrative is filled with twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the protagonist's quest for enlightenment and immortality. The characters are well-developed and complex, each adding a unique layer to the story.

Overall, 遊仙窟 is a beautifully written and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of fantasy and mythology. It is a must-read for anyone looking for a deep and thought-provoking story that will stay with them long after they have finished reading.

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若夫積石山者，在乎金城西南，河所經也。《書》云：「導河積石，至於龍門。」即此 山也。僕從汧隴，奉使河源。嗟命運之迍邅，歎鄉關之眇邈。張騫古蹟，十萬里之波濤 ；伯禹遺蹤，二千年之?墱。深谷帶地，鑿穿崖岸之形；高領橫天，刀削崗巒之勢。煙 霞子細，泉石分明。實天上之靈奇，乃人間之妙絕。目所不見，耳所不聞。日晚途遙， 馬疲人乏。行至一所，險峻非常。向上則有青壁萬尋，直下則有碧潭千仞。古老相傳云 ：「此是神仙窟也。人跡罕及，鳥路纔通。每有香果瓊... Continue reading book >>