Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 1

Pu Songling
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The complete, six-volume English translation of Pu Songling's 聊齋誌異, also known as Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. The subjects of Pu Songling's short stories include supernatural creatures, natural disasters, magical aspects of Buddhism and Daoism, and Chinese folklore. These tales form the basis of numerous Chinese films, teleplays, and other artwork.
Genres: ChinaClassicsFolkloreFiction
424 Pages

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