搜神记 搜神后记

About the Author

Gan Bao, a scholar of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, is renowned for compiling the 'Soushen Ji' (In Search of the Supernatural), a seminal collection of tales that captures the enigmatic world of ancient Chinese folklore and the supernatural. Drawing from oral traditions, historical records, and his own scholarly insights, Gan Bao meticulously documented stories of ghosts, spirits, immortals, and extraordinary events, blending moral lessons with the thrill of the uncanny. His work, including the 'Soushen Houji' (Postscript to In Search of the Supernatural), reflects a deep curiosity about the unseen forces shaping human destiny, influencing generations of writers and preserving the essence of Wei-Jin period literature. As a historian and mythographer, Gan Bao's legacy endures in the 'Zhonghua Guoxue Jingdian Jingcui: Soushen Ji · Soushen Houji: Zhiguai Xiaoshuo Jingdian Duben Guwen,' a classic anthology that continues to enchant readers with its timeless blend of wonder and wisdom.