西京雜記

Name: 西京雜記
Author: Xin Liu

By Xin Liu

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This collection presents compact notes and anecdotes about the imperial capital and elite life under the Han, covering palace architecture and furnishings, court rituals and omens, gardens and exotic plants, luxury objects and the artisans who made them, entertainments, music and dance, notable officials and scandals, supernatural tales and occult practices, and natural curiosities. Entries alternate descriptive catalogues, biographical vignettes, and folk anecdotes to assemble a mosaic of material culture, social custom, ceremonial practice, and popular belief surrounding courtly and urban existence.

About the Author

Xin Liu

Liu Xin was a Chinese author known for his work "西京雜記" (Miscellaneous Notes from the Western Capital), which reflects the cultural and social life of his time. His writings often explore themes of daily life and the intricacies of human relationships, providing valuable insights into the historical context of his era. Liu's contributions to literature are appreciated for their vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, making him a notable figure in the landscape of Chinese literary heritage.