Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (Volumes 1 and 2)
By Songling Pu
Length22h 59m
About this audiobook
"Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" (Volumes 1 and 2) by Songling Pu is a masterful collection of classical Chinese supernatural tales, written during the Qing Dynasty. Evoking an intricate tapestry of fantasy and reality, these stories encapsulate the essence of Chinese folklore through a blend of prose and poetic forms. Pu utilizes vivid imagery, rich symbolism, and an engaging narrative style to explore themes of love, morality, and the complexities of human nature against a backdrop of spiritual and mystical beliefs. The work not only reflects the socio-cultural milieu of its time but also serves as a precursor to modern ghost stories, offering deep insights into the societal fears and aspirations of the era. Songling Pu, a noted scholar and writer born in 1640, was significantly influenced by his experiences in a changing China. Living during a time of political unrest and social transformation, he harnessed his literary talents to critique the world around him. His position as a civil servant and keen observer of both the elite and the common people informed his writing, allowing him to channel diverse perspectives into his works. This blend of personal and cultural experiences infuses the stories with authenticity and depth. Readers are encouraged to delve into this compelling collection, as it offers a unique glimpse into the intricate interplay between reality and the supernatural within Chinese literature. Pu's engaging storytelling invites readers to embrace the unknown, making these tales not just mere stories, but timeless reflections on the human experience that resonate even today.
Audiobook details
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GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, General Fiction
Length22 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 28, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS.
2INTRODUCTION.
3I.—Personal.
4II.—Biographical.: AUTHOR’S OWN RECORD.
5III.—Bibliographical.: T‘ANG MÊNG LAI’S PREFACE.
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6I. EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF GUARDIAN ANGEL.[36]
7II. THE TALKING PUPILS.
8III. THE PAINTED WALL.
9IV. PLANTING A PEAR-TREE.
10V. THE TAOIST PRIEST OF LAO-SHAN.
11VI. THE BUDDHIST PRIEST OF CH‘ANG-CH‘ING.
12VII. THE MARRIAGE OF THE FOX’S DAUGHTER.
13VIII. MISS CHIAO-NO.
14IX. MAGICAL ARTS.
15X. JOINING THE IMMORTALS.
16XI. THE FIGHTING QUAILS.
17XII. THE PAINTED SKIN.
18XIII. THE TRADER’S SON.
19XIV. JUDGE LU.
20XV. MISS YING-NING; OR, THE LAUGHING GIRL.
21XVI. THE MAGIC SWORD.
22XVII. THE SHUI-MANG PLANT.
23XVIII. LITTLE CHU.
24XIX. MISS QUARTA HU.
25XX. MR. CHU, THE CONSIDERATE HUSBAND.
26XXI. THE MAGNANIMOUS GIRL.
27XXII. THE BOON-COMPANION.
28XXIII. MISS LIEN-HSIANG.
29XXIV. MISS A-PAO; OR, PERSEVERANCE REWARDED.
30XXV. JEN HSIU.
31XXVI. THE LOST BROTHER.
32XXVII. THE THREE GENII.
33XXVIII. THE SINGING FROGS.
34XXIX. THE PERFORMING MICE.
35XXX. THE TIGER OF CHAO-CH‘ÊNG.
36XXXI. A DWARF.
37XXXII. HSIANG-JU’S MISFORTUNES.
38XXXIII. CHANG’S TRANSFORMATION.
39XXXIV. A TAOIST PRIEST.
40XXXV. THE FIGHT WITH THE FOXES.
41XXXVI. THE KING.
42XXXVII. ENGAGED TO A NUN.
43XXXVIII. THE YOUNG LADY OF THE TUNG-T‘ING LAKE.
44XXXIX. THE MAN WHO WAS CHANGED INTO A CROW.
45XL. THE FLOWER NYMPHS.
46XLI. TA-NAN IN SEARCH OF HIS FATHER.
47XLII. THE WONDERFUL STONE.
48XLIII. THE QUARRELSOME BROTHERS.
49XLIV. THE YOUNG GENTLEMAN WHO COULDN’T SPELL.[257]
50XLV. THE TIGER GUEST.
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