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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... inside one at a time, tricking them into falling into a pit she's concealed beneath her bed's blankets, where she disposes of them. To Pu, she exemplifies both cleverness and integrity: “This worthy woman should be celebrated for her ...
... inside a cliff. When he continues to harbor suicidal intentions there, a maidservant chides him, “All I have to look forward to in our household is washing the clothes, cleaning out the toilets, feeding the dogs, and carrying the dead ...
... inside the carriage, a young woman pushed aside its curtains to speak with him, revealing that she was about twenty and a matchless beauty. She looked at her brother and remarked, “The cottage can be small, but the courtyard needs to be ...
... to the entrance to the courtyard, intending to denounce his behavior. As he did so, Tao emerged, grasped Ma by the hand, and pulled him inside. Ma observed that the abandoned courtyard for a space of Strange Tales from Liaozhai 2061.
... inside the shack called for “Third Brother,” with Tao answering and going inside. Presently he returned to offer Ma some choice delicacies, all of which were of superlative taste. Accordingly, Ma asked him, “If you've got some wealth ...