World of Gods, Ghosts, Foxes, and Demons: A Discussion on the Characters of Liaozhai

Author: Ma Ruifang
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Step into a world of gods, ghosts, foxes, and demons, yet more pure and exhilarating than the human world: the charming Yingning, the enchanting Yatou, the wise yet foolish Xiao Cui, and the sorrowful and lamenting Gongsun Jiuniang—all are fox and demon maidens? In Pu Songling's world, women are indeed far more adorable than men. Watch as they play in this absurd and desolate human world. Professor Ma Ruifang interprets Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, bringing vivid characters to life and taking you on another journey into that wondrous world that is both illusory and real. The first installment focuses on female characters, the second on male characters, and the third on characters that balance both genders. The intention is to select representative figures from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio and use them as focal points to analyze the achievements of the work.