Okay, here is the translation following your instructions: The First Strange Stories from a Ming Case Book

Author: Ling Mengchu
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book, together with Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, is collectively known as "The Two Pings." In the late Ming Dynasty, the feudal empire was already in decline, while commodity production was increasingly developed. Most stories in "The Two Pings" reflect the emphasis on commerce. Additionally, there are numerous stories about male and female love and marriage, which reflect the moral views on marriage among the urban middle class who demanded autonomy and freedom. "The Two Pings" mark the transition of Chinese vernacular fiction from folk creation to literary creation. This book is based on the complete edition of the Ming Shangyou Tang publication, meticulously punctuated and segmented by the author without any omissions, aiming to provide readers with a convenient, affordable, and complete edition for appreciation and research.