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The Miseries of Fo Hi: A Celestial Functionary is a novel written by Francisque Sarcey and published in 1883. The book is set in China and follows the story of Fo Hi, a high-ranking official in the celestial hierarchy. Fo Hi is tasked with overseeing the lives of mortals and ensuring that they follow the rules set by the gods.However, Fo Hi soon becomes disillusioned with his role as a celestial functionary and begins to question the morality of the gods. He witnesses the suffering and misery of mortals and begins to sympathize with them. Fo Hi becomes determined to help the mortals and even goes against the gods to do so.The novel explores themes of morality, power, and the struggle between good and evil. It provides a unique insight into Chinese mythology and culture, as well as a critique of the ruling class and their treatment of the common people.Overall, The Miseries of Fo Hi: A Celestial Functionary is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into Chinese mythology and the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Auteur(s) :
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 260
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781104499570
- Date de parution :
- 10-05-09
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 353 g
