# Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 1 (of 2)

By Songling Pu.

"Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Pu Songling is a collection of Classical Chinese stories written between the early 1670s and early 1700s. Comprising nearly five hundred "marvel tales" featuring ghosts, foxes, and supernatural beings, these stories blur the boundaries between the otherworldly and everyday reality. Rather than frightening readers, they explore passionate emotional entanglements through rich romanticism and philosophical depth. Critics have praised the work's allegorical nature and literary craftsmanship, with some viewing it as implicit social criticism of Qing dynasty society. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Translator: Herbert Allen Giles
- Subjects: China -- Social life and customs -- Fiction; Short stories, Chinese -- Translations into English

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