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Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio
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Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio
Act as miniatures that aim to be regarded as the pinnacle of classical Chinese fiction. These tales with their prose and wordplay, include 104 stories that reveal a world, in which nothing is as it seems. Here a Taoist monk conjures up a pear tree, a scholar recounts his incarnations, and a woman out-foxes the fox-spirit that possesses her.
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A major new translation of a classic of Chinese literature almost completely unknown to the English-speaking world.
The Strange Tales of Pu Songling (1640-1715) are exquisite and amusing miniatures that are regarded as the pinnacle of classical Chinese fiction. With their elegant prose, witty wordplay, and subtle charm, the 104 stories in this selection reveal a world in which nothing is as it seems.
Here a Taoist monk conjures up a magical pear tree, a scholar recounts his previous incarnations, a woman out-foxes the fox-spirit that possesses her, a child bride gives birth to a thimble-sized baby, a ghostly city appears out of nowhere, and a heartless daughter-in-law is turned into a pig.
In his tales of humans coupling with shape-shifting spirits, bizarre phenomena, haunted buildings, and enchanted objects, Pu Songling pushes back the boundaries of human experience and enlightens as he entertains.
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Pu Songling's Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is praised for its magical and entertaining narratives, featuring a rich array of supernatural elements like ghosts, demons, and fox-spirits. The collection is likened to subtly risqué stories or episodes akin to The Twilight Zone, being fast-paced and lighthearted. With its concise and wryly humorous tales, the book offers an engaging reading experience reminiscent of adult bedtime stories.
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ISBN: 9780140447408
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 May 2006
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by John Minford
- Introduction by John Minford
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 420g
Pages: 608
About the Author
John Minford (Introducer, Translator) John Minford is an emeritus professor of Chinese at the Australian National University. He has produced renowned translations of some of the most beloved works of Chinese literature, including The Story of the Stone, The Art of War and the Tao Te Ching.
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