Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio

Author: Pu Songling (Qing Dynasty) original, adapted by Han Yahong, illustrated by Hua Tong
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Between reality and fantasy, fox spirits and ghosts no longer appear fierce and terrifying. Instead, they are filled with emotions of joy, anger, and compassion, transporting us to another magical world. To fulfill their love ties, the flower spirit "Zhu Qing" and the womanizing "Niao Xiaoqian" transform into beautiful women and romantic love story with humans in the mortal world. The fox spirit "Xiao Cui," who comes to the human world to repay a debt, reminds us of a beautiful, pure, and kind girl. The stories "Xi Fangping" and "Cuo Zhi," which mock the greed and cruelty of corrupt officials and tyrannical landlords, allow us to deeply experience the darkness of the Qing Dynasty's judicial system and official circles. The satirical "Daoist of Laoshan" criticizes human insatiable desires and laziness, offering both insights and reflections as we return from the fantasy world to the real world.