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Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 1 (of 2) is a mythic fiction and folklore and fairy tales story collection by Songling Pu.

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About Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 1 (of 2)

"Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Pu Songling is a collection of Classical Chinese stories written between the early 1670s and early 1700s. Comprising nearly five hundred "marvel tales" featuring ghosts, foxes, and supernatural beings, these stories blur the boundaries between the otherworldly and everyday reality. Rather than frightening readers, they explore passionate emotional entanglements through rich romanticism and philosophical depth. Critics have praised the work's allegorical nature and literary craftsmanship, with some viewing it as implicit social criticism of Qing dynasty society.
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Who wrote Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 1 (of 2)?

Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 1 (of 2) was written by Songling Pu.

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It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

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Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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