Long story MP3—Liaozhai Stories (76 episodes)

Author: Beijing Hongda Ethernet Culture Development Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Beijing Kehai Electronic Publishing House
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Features: Running Time: 38 hours, Narrator: Liu Lifu! A truly authentic audio book that offers a brand-new, more casual, and relaxed reading experience. It allows you to free your hands and rest your eyes while reading anytime, anywhere, and enjoy reading at will. It enables people to absorb knowledge and improve their literacy in a leisurely reading style. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a collection of classical Chinese short stories by the famous Qing Dynasty writer Pu Songling. Pu Songling (1640–1715), styled Liuquan, was from Zichuan, Shandong. Although he was renowned for his literary talent early in life, he failed the imperial examinations multiple times and only passed as a gongsheng at the age of 71. He spent most of his life teaching in his hometown and diligently writing. He composed a great deal of poetry, folk songs, and ballads, particularly enjoying collecting folk tales. Whenever he heard something new, he would give it a fresh twist and write it down, eventually compiling Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio with 431 stories. The ghosts, foxes, and strange creatures depicted in the book are often allegorical works that critique society, praise virtue, and condemn vice. By using fantastical elements to vent his frustrations, Pu Songling crafted stories with ingenious plots and concise prose, which won him the admiration of readers. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a narrative performance created by the modern storyteller Chen Shihuo (1887–1955) based on the book of the same name. Chen took the original text as his foundation, combined it with his life experiences, and greatly enriched the plot while meticulously shaping the characters. He transformed a short story into a lengthy narrative performance with great. His artistic skills continuously improved, forming a unique style that captivated audiences time and again. Mr. Liu Lifu, born in Tianjin in 1924, is a renowned storytelling artist. In 2003, he was awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award in Quyi Art" by the Tianjin Quyi Association and the Tianjin Quyi Promotion Association. His storytelling style follows the tradition of Chen Shihuo and Liu Jianying, characterized by delicate and vivid expression, concise language, and a deep understanding of life and various folk customs. He details the book's nuances with accuracy, portrays the characters' tones with lifelike precision, and skillfully incorporates classical allusions, such as the tales of "The Beauty Who Left Her Soul" and "The Jade of Liancheng" in Crimson Lotus. He also uses humor effectively, like the dialogue between humans and wolves in Mao Dafu. Mr. Liu excels at revealing characters' psychological states and shaping their personalities through language.