Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio

Author: Pu Songling
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a phonetic edition of the short story collection Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio by the famous Qing Dynasty novelist Pu Songling. It is a household name and a renowned masterpiece of Chinese classical literature, a treasured classic. The stories depict a wide array of fox spirits, ghosts, flower fairies, and tree sprites—there are bone-chewing demons who devour people without spitting out bones, as well as gentle and affectionate fox spirits and ghostly women. There is sharp criticism of society, a scourging of ugly human nature, and passionate praise for beautiful and healthy life ideals. Each story is heart-stirring, full of twists and turns, leaving you breathless.