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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... drink. If you say, 'The donkey's run off,' it'll mean you consent to the marriage.” Once the plan was concluded, Huang left. At noon the next day as planned, Huang was followed by a young woman as they passed outside He's gate. He ...
... drinking wine, Lian Suo suddenly pulled aside the curtain and entered the room. Deliriously happy, Yang pleaded, “Have you seen fit to forgive me?” Lian Suo's tears fell down her chest as she remained silent, speaking not a word. Yang ...
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