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Author: Ren Zeye
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book selects and compiles over 200 famous anecdotes and works by Qing Dynasty scholars. From different perspectives, it reflects various aspects of society and life during the late feudal era. The greed of the wealthy, the cruelty of the powerful, the ignorance of the lower classes, the debauchery of lechers, and the cunning of shameless scoundrels are all exposed in an extensive and vivid manner. In this sick society, distorted personalities often intertwine with supernatural ghosts and demons. Each strange and eerie story overlaps between shadows and reality, imprinting a positive life and benevolent humanity. The works are described as "colorful but not lewd, eerie but not bewildered," offering both interest and restraint, preventing readers from becoming lost in desire. After finishing the book, readers face themselves and reality, gaining a touch of enlightenment and clarity, subtly prompting deep reflection and inspiring profound insights.