Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio, Volume 2

Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Volume 2

by Songling Pu

Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, also known as Strange Tales of Liaozhai, is a collection of nearly 500 short stories written by Pu Songling during the Qing Dynasty. Set in a fantastical world where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur, the stories feature a diverse cast of characters, including spirits, ghosts, scholars, and officials. The stories often explore themes of morality, human nature, and the relationship between humans and the spirit world. Pu Songling's writing style is both witty and insightful, offering a unique and often satirical perspective on the social and cultural norms of his time.

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