Summary of the Magic Brocade
Summary "The Magic Brocade"
The Magic Brocade is a Chinese folktale about a talented widow and her devoted son, Chen, who live in a small village. The widow spends years weaving a magnificent brocade depicting the legendary Sun Palace.
One day, a magical wind sweeps the brocade away, leaving the widow heartbroken and ill. Recognizing the depth of his mother’s despair, Chen bravely sets off on a perilous journey to recover the lost brocade.
Chen faces many magical challenges, including crossing fiery mountains and icy seas, and meets the fairy Li-en in the Sun Palace, where the brocade is being admired by fairies. With Li-en’s help, he retrieves the brocade and returns home, restoring his mother’s health.
In some versions, the adventure ends with Chen and Li-en marrying and the widow teaching her weaving skills to the fairies at the Sun Palace, where they all live happily and continue creating beautiful brocades.
This folktale highlights themes of creativity, the power of love and devotion, and the enchanting possibilities of imagination and courage.
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