Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 5The weird and whimsical short stories in Strange Tales from Liaozhai show their author, Pu Songling (1640-1715), to be both an explorer of the macabre, like Edgar Allan Poe, and a moralist, like Aesop. In this first complete translation of the collection's 494 stories into English, readers will encounter supernatural creatures, natural disasters, magical aspects of Buddhist and Daoist spirituality, and a wide range of Chinese folklore. Annotations are provided to clarify unfamiliar references or cultural allusions, and introductory essays have been included to explain facets of Pu Songling's work and to provide context for some of the unique qualities of his uncanny tales. This is the fifth of 6 volumes. |
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... exclaimed, “Not yet, not yet. It may have already brought you good fortune, but a hundred taels isn't nearly what I was talking about!” Consequently, he wouldn't yet accept Xing's thanks. Earlier, once the nobleman had returned home ...
... exclaimed, “Are you finished saying that there's no money? I'll offer the proper money.” Then he stood up, turned toward a pot in which he twisted some dough with his fingers and pinched off pieces of it, dropping them on the table; as ...
... exclaiming in admiration about them. Lu Yaguan declared, “Since you really love those orchids, it'd be no problem to ... exclaimed in Dan: A measure of grain equal to one hectoliter. Hu: A measure of grain that can vary between five and ...
... exclaimed, “It's my son. What vengeful demons would dare do this! Grab them all and tie them up, so no one gets away.” Xijiu felt someone pull the diapers from his mouth, and after a bit he became more aware of his surroundings and Mu ...
... him many times to go, but Xijiu just cried himself hoarse. Finally his father became upset Taihang: A mountain in Hebei province. with him and exclaimed, “I won't permit you to stay!” 1638 Strange Tales from Liaozhai.