Project Gutenberg 2008-05-03 Public domain in the USA. 417 Yuan, Mei 1716 1798 袁枚 Suiyuanlaoren 續子不語 Xu Zi bu yu Produced by Ya Zhu Yang "續子不語" by Mei Yuan is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book delves into various themes, including morality, supernatural encounters, and the nuances of human relationships. The stories feature a range of characters, including common folk, spiritual beings, and mythical creatures, each facing challenges that reflect deeper philosophical and moral questions. The opening of "續子不語" introduces a series of vignettes, starting with a man escaping a pack of wolves by climbing a pile of firewood. The narrative shifts through different tales, including a peculiar encounter with a creature that resembles a wolf but is not quite one, and a story of a wise man who receives insights from the supernatural. Each segment showcases Mei Yuan's blend of folklore and human experience, hinting at the overarching exploration of the entwined destinies of humans, nature, and the spiritual realm. The tone is both mystical and reflective, setting the stage for a deeper examination of life's intricacies as the book progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Short stories Fantasy fiction, Chinese PL Text Browsing: Language & Communication Browsing: Literature Browsing: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Browsing: Fiction Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 355855 2025-06-10T12:08:21.411973 text/html 355676 2025-01-10T11:55:07.152399 text/html 224843 2025-06-10T12:08:26.896899 application/epub+zip 228603 2025-06-10T12:08:23.269935 application/epub+zip 228602 2025-06-10T12:08:22.087994 application/epub+zip 404026 2025-06-10T12:08:29.398898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398836 2025-06-10T12:08:26.177981 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375720 2022-09-12T03:34:13.456970 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325674 2025-06-10T12:08:21.064950 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 325587 2008-05-03T15:03:30 text/plain; charset=utf-8 163008 2008-05-03T15:03:32 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17740 2025-06-10T12:08:29.538894 application/rdf+xml 7960 2025-06-10T12:08:22.663947 image/jpeg 2339 2025-06-10T12:08:22.383935 image/jpeg 221246 2025-06-10T12:08:21.448957 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia