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Title: Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (Volumes 1 and 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" by Songling Pu is a collection of supernatural tales written in the late 17th century. This anthology showcases a blend of folklore, fantasy, and moral instruction, encapsulating the rich cultural traditions and beliefs of China. The stories feature various characters, from scholars to spirits, often intertwining themes of virtue, retribution, and the supernatural, as they navigate fantastical scenarios that reveal moral lessons. The opening of the work introduces readers to the structure and essence of its narratives, beginning with the story of Mr. Sung, who experiences a surreal examination to become a guardian angel. Through a dreamlike journey, he grapples with the responsibilities of filial piety amidst divine duties. The subsequent tales further explore the themes of transformation, moral dilemmas, and interactions with the ethereal, showcasing the author's stylistic prowess and engagement with philosophical concepts. As such, this collection invites readers to reflect on human nature through the lens of the mystical, promising a captivating experience filled with wonder and introspection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Pu, Songling, 1640-1715

Translator: Giles, Herbert Allen, 1845-1935

EBook No.: 43629

Published: Sep 3, 2013

Downloads: 1540

Language: English

Subject: China -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Short stories, Chinese -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (Volumes 1 and 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by obstobst, Henry Flower and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" by Songling Pu is a collection of supernatural tales written in the late 17th century. This anthology showcases a blend of folklore, fantasy, and moral instruction, encapsulating the rich cultural traditions and beliefs of China. The stories feature various characters, from scholars to spirits, often intertwining themes of virtue, retribution, and the supernatural, as they navigate fantastical scenarios that reveal moral lessons. The opening of the work introduces readers to the structure and essence of its narratives, beginning with the story of Mr. Sung, who experiences a surreal examination to become a guardian angel. Through a dreamlike journey, he grapples with the responsibilities of filial piety amidst divine duties. The subsequent tales further explore the themes of transformation, moral dilemmas, and interactions with the ethereal, showcasing the author's stylistic prowess and engagement with philosophical concepts. As such, this collection invites readers to reflect on human nature through the lens of the mystical, promising a captivating experience filled with wonder and introspection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Pu, Songling, 1640-1715

Translator: Giles, Herbert Allen, 1845-1935

EBook No.: 43629

Published: Sep 3, 2013

Downloads: 1540

Language: English

Subject: China -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Short stories, Chinese -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.