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This collection features 164 classical tales that delve into the supernatural, showcasing the rich tradition of Chinese ghost stories. Compiled by Pu Songling, these narratives blend the eerie and the fantastical, exploring themes of love, morality, and the afterlife. Each story reflects the cultural beliefs and societal norms of the time, offering a glimpse into the complexities of human emotions against a backdrop of the supernatural.

'...revealing great shining fangs more than three inches long.' Some of the most macabre and wonderful of all Chinese stories, including 'The Golden Goblet', 'Scorched Moth the Daoist' and 'The Black Beast' Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Pu Songling (1640-1715). Pu Songling's Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is available in Penguin Classics.

This 1912 volume by Herbert A. Giles presents a historical account of the Manchu people and the Qing Dynasty.

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This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. The publisher emphasizes the cultural importance of the text, aiming to protect and promote literature through affordable, high-quality editions that remain faithful to the original.

"Strange Tales from the Liaozhai Studio," written by Pu Songling during the Qing Dynasty, features over 500 folk tales that blend the supernatural with reality, showcasing a vivid world of humans, ghosts, and monsters. Renowned for its satirical tone and imaginative storytelling, it is a significant work in Chinese literature, translated into many languages.

The collection features 51 selected short stories by Qing Dynasty writer Pu Songling, known for his intriguing and supernatural narratives. These tales explore themes of the uncanny, blending folklore and fantasy with social commentary, showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of 17th-century China. The stories delve into the complexities of human nature and the mystical, offering readers a glimpse into the imagination of one of China's literary greats.