狄公案 by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | 狄公案 |
| Alternate Title | Di Gong An |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celebrated_Cases_of_Judge_Dee |
| Summary | "狄公案" by Anonymous is a fictional work likely written during the Tang dynasty. This book presents a series of detective stories centered on the main character, Di Renjie, who is portrayed as a brilliant and just magistrate. The narrative weaves through themes of justice, moral integrity, and intriguing mysteries involving various criminal cases, highlighting Di Renjie’s sharp intellect and commitment to fairness. The opening of the story introduces Di Renjie, a highly respected and straightforward official, who is tasked with adjudicating various complex cases during a tumultuous time in the Tang dynasty. It begins with a case where an innkeeper, Kong Wande, is accused of murdering two traveling guests. Kong desperately pleads his innocence, while the local constable, Hu De, attempts to manipulate the situation for personal gain. As Di Renjie arrives and begins to investigate, questions arise concerning the true nature of the incident, and other characters are introduced to help unravel the mystery. The narrative sets up a compelling story of moral dilemmas and the pursuit of truth, engaging the reader in a quest for justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Di, Renjie, 629-700 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27686 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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