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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... arrived and the gatekeeper refused to admit him. He left and returned to his inn, disappointed that there was nothing he could do about it. He loitered at the outskirts of town, making private inquiries while wandering about. When the ...
... arrived. I haven't made friends here. I heard that you were a generous scholar, and I would greatly like to ask you for a drink.” Han ordered a cup to be brought for him. The Daoist proved able to drink a prodigious amount. Xu looked at ...
... ) and for fox (狐) are pronounced with the same (a second, or rising) tone. Xiucai: The rank of a scholar who's passed the county level imperial civil service examination. The next day, a visitor arrived and tied up his 406.
... arrived the next day, some as cavalry and some on foot, some bearing spears, some crossbows, the horses neighing and the soldiers roaring, an intimidating exhibition of power. The host didn't dare venture out. The foxes cried out for ...
... arrived. He exchanged greetings with the host, then said, “My little sister has grown up. Please select an auspicious date for the wedding so we can send for her here and serve you and your wife as our parents-in-law.” The host was very ...