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Prod. Code:
981-229-152-0
English edition
Illustrated by Chan Kok Sing Translated by Wu Jingyu
Compiled by Katherine Goh Pei Ki
Publisher: Asiapac Books (First published May 1998, revised edition May 2003) Paperback, 131pages, dimentions (in inchs): 8.4x6.0x0.3
Book Description:
LEGENDS OF JI GONG first appeared as a literary work during the Song Dynasty. Funny and entertaining, the stories of Ji Gong had gone a long way in inculcating moral values in the common people. Numerous accounts had been written and published. Eventually, the original writer became obscure.
Ji Gong was a peculiar and remarkable character. He was an immortal who made his appearance in the human world and mingled with ordinary folks. Depicted as a crazy and scruffy monk, he always carried a worn-out fan and a gourd of wine. Though a monk, he was fond of meat and wine.
In this volume, you will read more of Ji Gong’s good deeds — he made the prime minister give up the idea of demolishing his tablet hall, helped two men who had been framed prove their innocence, thwarted the evil scheme of a Taoist priest, punished a local despot, led a misguided young man onto a new path, and saved a whole village from destruction.
You will be amused by the antics of this adorable legendary figure. The presentation is made more intriguing by the comic illustrations provided by Chan Kok Sing.
Contents: Ji Gong prevents an official from destroying the Tablet Hall, Ji Gong proves the Innocence of Scholars who are framed, Ji Gong thwarts the magic of an evil Taoist Priest, Ji Gong accepts a New Disciple and Ordains a Thief, Ji Gong Smashes Wanzhenlou, Ji Gong saves villagers from the Flying Peak
