The Myth of the Rebel: the Story of Nezha in Classical Literature
by (ming Dynasty) Xu Zhonglin, Wu Chengen, Etc.
About This Novel
Nezha is a well-known mythological character in traditional Chinese culture. He is not only a symbol of rebellion, but also carries the ethics of loyalty and filial piety; he not only possesses extraordinary divine power, but also is full of human struggle. In the vast river of classical literature, the story of Nezha has evolved over thousands of years, and its image has been continuously enriched and its connotation has become more profound, eventually becoming one of the most charming characters in the history of Chinese literature. This book excerpts "Nezha Stories" from five Ming Dynasty novels, namely: Xu Zhonglin's "The Romance of the Gods", Wu Chengen's "Journey to the West", Yu Xiangdou's "Journey to the South", Luo Guanzhong and Feng Menglong's "Ping Yao Zhuan" and Luo Maodeng's "The Popular Romance of the Three Treasures Eunuch". Through these works, readers can have a more comprehensive and three-dimensional understanding of the image of Nezha in classical literature.
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