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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... couldn't help but forget the usual concerns about reputation and run here to meet you.” Zhang was overjoyed, and together they were rapturously in love. From then on, he spent no more empty nights without her. The girl explained to ...
... couldn't afford a carriage for his daughter's coffin to be transported to his hometown and was just about to bury her near the monastery, but ran into trouble getting a place for her grave. Zhang then personally assured him, “I have ...
... couldn't even name, all displayed in crystal or jade vessels that lit up the table and seats. The wine was poured into glass cups with rims almost a chi in circumference. The Chi: One chi equals approximately 1/3 of a meter. Daoist said ...
... couldn't cause serious injuries, the host's family still had to remain on guard every day, which distressed the host. One day, Hu was leading his army against the house. When the host rushed outside, he spotted Hu. The host called for ...
... couldn't get anywhere with him and then left. That night, there were more than sixty urns inside the kiln that hadn't yet come out, but when the potter opened it to check on them, it was empty. He was amazed and suspected Li, so he went ...