Ji Gong the Crazy Monk / Legends of Ji Gong / ASIAPAC Comic / Paperback

Name: Ji Gong the Crazy Monk / Legends of Ji Gong / ASIAPAC Comic / Paperback
SKU: 9789812292292
Price: 29.99 USD
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ISBN-13: 9789812292292 / 978-9812292292

ISBN-10: 9812292292

Pages 130

Printed in Singapore

Compiled by Katherine Goh Pel Ki
Illustrated by Chan Kok Sing
Translated by Wu Jingyu

Legends of Ji Gong first appeared as a literary work during the Song Dynasty. While the original author has become obscure, the stories of Ji Gong – an immortal who mingled with ordinary people, humorously depicted as a scruffy monk – have long retained their place as part of popular culture.

Ji Gong the Crazy Monk

Legends of Ji Gong first appeared as a literary work during the Sang 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 scrutty monk, he always carried a wom-out fan and a gourd of wine. Though a monk, he was fond of meat and wine.
In this volume, you will find out how Ji Gong was bom and how he become a monk. He did many good deeds- helping a goldsmith to find his long lost doughter, punishing an unscrupulous man, overpowering a boa spirit, exposing a fox spirit, reuniting a couple and rebuilding a toblet hall. You will be amused by the antics of this adorable monk