Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio

Author: Shi Yanbo
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book collects many strange and wonderful stories, including tales of a Taoist curing a stingy pear seller, a young man designing to kill a fox spirit, a filial son fighting with the King of Hell to save his father, and a bookish scholar marrying a beautiful wife who is deeply absorbed in reading. In these stories, villains are always punished, which indirectly reflects the author's hatred for the dark society at the time and his hope for political clarity and national prosperity. The book also features distinctive character images, such as the innocent and playful Yingning and the lively and mischievous Xiaocui, who leave a deep impression on readers. We have selected some of the more interesting stories, rewritten them in concise language, and accompanied them with illustrations. The illustrations are designed to be easy to understand, hoping to bring endless joy to young readers' lives.