Book cover for Strange Stories From a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling and Herbert A Giles

Strange Stories From a Chinese Studio

2025 Released
364 Pages
6-9 Hours
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Anson Street PressISBN 9781023364201

Delve into the captivating world of Chinese folklore and mythology with "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio Vol. II," a collection of short stories by Songling Pu. This volume presents a window into traditional Chinese literature, offering meticulously translated tales of the strange and supernatural. Explore the rich tapestry of Chinese culture through these literary works, where the boundaries between the human and spirit realms blur.

These enduring stories, categorized as literary fiction and short stories, provide insight into the beliefs and values of a bygone era. Discover a diverse range of narratives reflecting themes found in Asian American & Pacific Islander literature. This volume offers a gateway to understanding Chinese mythology through engaging and accessible prose. Perfect for anyone seeking to explore classic Chinese literature in translation.

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Pu Songling

Pu Songling (Chinese: 蒲松齡, 1640-1715) was a Chinese writer during the Qing dynasty, best known as the author of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (Liaozhai zhiyi), a collection of four hundred and thirty-one classical Chinese stories. The work departed from the prevailing literary fashion that was dominated by more realistic huaben stories written in the colloquial language. Pu instead wrote his stories in the classical idiom, freely adopting forms and themes from the old chuanqi ("marvel tales") of the Tang and Song dynasties.

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