A Humorous Take on Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio

Name: A Humorous Take on Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio
Author: Three Waters, One Tree, Yiyi Mu

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by Three Waters, One Tree, Yiyi Mu (三水一木一一沐)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 153k Words
Genre: Mystery
Subgenre: Mystery & Supernatural
Updated: 2y ago
Source: Fanqie

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Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a collection of short stories written by the Qing dynasty novelist Pu Songling, mainly about ghosts, monsters, and fox spirits. Most of the stories use flower spirits, fox demons, and ghosts to explore the theme of love. They celebrate sincere love and the pursuit of an ideal romance, while also offering a profound exposé and critique of social realities of the time. Written in clear, concise prose, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio features dramatic twists and turns, and is filled with wonder and mystery. It is a classic of ancient Chinese literature.