Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (Volumes 1 and 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pu, Songling, 1640-1715

Contributor:

Giles, Herbert Allen, 1845-1935

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" by Songling Pu is a collection of supernatural tales written in the late 17th century. This anthology showcases a blend of folklore, fantasy, and moral instruction, encapsulating the rich cultural traditions and beliefs of China. The stories feature various characters, from scholars to spirits, often intertwining themes of virtue, retribution, and the supernatural, as they navigate fantastical scenarios that reveal moral lessons. The opening of the work introduces readers to the structure and essence of its narratives, beginning with the story of Mr. Sung, who experiences a surreal examination to become a guardian angel. Through a dreamlike journey, he grapples with the responsibilities of filial piety amidst divine duties. The subsequent tales further explore the themes of transformation, moral dilemmas, and interactions with the ethereal, showcasing the author's stylistic prowess and engagement with philosophical concepts. As such, this collection invites readers to reflect on human nature through the lens of the mystical, promising a captivating experience filled with wonder and introspection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by obstobst, Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Tales_from_a_Chinese_Studio

Release date is 2013-09-03