What is the Zhuangzi's literary style?
Anecdotes and parables
Epic poetry
Scientific essays
Legal codes
Answer
Anecdotes and parables are the literary style of the Zhuangzi, a classic Taoist text. These literary devices convey abstract philosophical concepts through relatable stories and allegories. Anecdotes, brief accounts of real or fictional events, illustrate philosophical principles. Parables, fictional stories that teach a moral or spiritual lesson, explore the nature of reality, self, and the universe.
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