Female Night Rain Autumn Lamp Records

Author: Jia Ming
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The Ultimate Collection of Qing Dynasty Ghost Stories · Volume 2. A first-class collection of ghost story novels, a treasure trove of classical literature. The entire work is filled with ghosts, monsters, and strange creatures, with mice, rabbits, foxes, and deer appearing throughout, depicting all aspects of human life and exposing the harsh realities of society. Though seemingly fantastical stories, they are in fact reflections of reality. The Qing Dynasty's ghost story novels are numerous and magnificent. Today, the "Ultimate Collection of Qing Dynasty Ghost Stories" is compiled and published with the aim of critically inheriting the excellent cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. The first and second volumes include eight works: Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Notes from the Grass-Roots, Post-Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Female Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Remnants of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Record of Autumn Rain and Night Lanterns, Strange Tales of Drinking Tea, and Local Legends. Based on comprehensive collation of various existing versions and previous annotations, the works have been reorganized and supplemented with numerous exquisite Qing Dynasty illustrations, making them a "Illustrated Treasure Collection." Overall, though the works primarily depict ghosts, monsters, and supernatural beings, the authors intentionally create a sense of fantasy while expressing genuine emotions. They reflect the human conditions and social customs of the time from various perspectives. It is believed that after readers discard the negative elements such as "retribution and cause-and-effect," they will benefit from a deeper understanding of society and improved reading and writing skills in classical Chinese.