Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 2The 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 second of 6 volumes. |
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... Wang died of a sudden illness. The following day, his friend Zhou encountered him out on the road, knowing that this was Wang's ghost, so he ran away from him and fled into his study. Wang followed him inside. Zhou, terrified, wished ...
... Wang and the girl's father repeatedly insisted that they were the injured parties. Li asked Zhou to testify, and Zhou revealed the truth of the matter. Since Wang committed the crime ... Wang's home, but Wang Strange Tales from Liaozhai 425.
Pu Songling. The next day, Li traveled to Wang's home, but Wang was still laying in bed, fatigued. When he saw Li, he immediately stood up and respectfully showed his gratitude, expressing thanks for Li's help and protection. Li replied ...
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