Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 6The 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 sixth of 6 volumes. |
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... Daoism, and Chinese folklore”--Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-0-89581-051-9 (vol. 6 : alk. paper) I. Sondergard, Sidney L. II. Title. PL2722.U2L513 2012 398.20951--dc22 2008020137 Cover art by Matt Howarth. Copyright © 2014 by Sidney L ...
... Daoist name was Chang Chunzi, was instrumental in developing the Longmen (Dragon Gate) division of the Quanzhen Daoist sect (see Zhu 3:1442n4). Xu Sheng mistakes him here for the author of The Journey to the West because of the title's ...
... Daoist immortal. “Tomorrow afternoon around one o'clock,” she told hm, “the Daoist immortal will arrive. When you see a crippled Daoist, pay your respects to him, and follow him when he enters the water. The dragon lord is partial to ...
... Daoist leapt onto the stick. Changong followed him, also leaping onto it, only it wasn't a stick any longer—it was a boat. Accordingly, he repeated his obeisance to the Daoist. The priest asked him, “What is it you wish?” Changong took ...
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