Book title: Strange Tales of China
This collection of supernatural fiction brings together strange occurrences and unsolved mysteries from across China. It ranges from the “bewitching foxes” of Gaoligong Mountain in Yunnan to the flying boatman of Nanpi County, Hebei, and the mysterious disappearance of Huang Yanqiu in Hebei in 1977.
Drawing on real historical settings and blending them with a vivid imagination, the book tells a series of astonishing stories. Each chapter is a self-contained journey into the mists of history, taking you across time to uncover the truth behind long-buried events.
Here, you can see the awe with which people of ancient times regarded nature, and glimpse realms unknown that modern science has yet to reach.
New book: Immortals of China
People of ancient times cherished and depicted beautiful visions of immortals. In the Songs of Chu, the line “The emperor’s daughter descends upon the northern bank; her distant gaze fills me with sorrow” expresses people’s hopes and longing for the arrival of immortals. The Book of Songs also depicts the sacred phoenix, an auspicious creature, in the words “The phoenix cries upon that lofty hill,” making it a symbol of good fortune and blessing.
In Zhuangzi, immortals are portrayed as beings who transcend the mundane: “On Mount Gushe lives a divine being, with skin like ice and snow, graceful as a maiden.” This description captures their otherworldly bearing.
Immortals of China is a long-form novel set against the backdrop of ancient Chinese legends about immortals. Whether you are deeply interested in traditional culture or love exploring the unknown, this book is the perfect choice for you.
