Project Gutenberg 2013-09-03 Public domain in the USA. 802 Pu, Songling 1640 1715 Xi, Zhousheng Hsi, Chou-sheng 蒲松齡 Giles, Herbert Allen 1845 1935 Giles, H. A. (Herbert Allen) Giles, Herbert A. Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 1 (of 2) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Tales_from_a_Chinese_Studio Produced by obstobst, Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Songling Pu is a collection of supernatural tales written in the late 17th century. The work offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture, incorporating elements of folklore, magic, and philosophy, revealing the life and beliefs of its characters through their extraordinary experiences. Each story not only serves as entertainment but also reflects moral lessons, often emphasizing the virtues of filial piety, loyalty, and the contrasts between intention and action. The opening of the volume features a detailed introduction by the translator Herbert A. Giles, which sets the stage for the stories to follow. It provides context about the author and the significance of his work in Chinese literature. The first tale, "Examination for the Post of Guardian Angel," introduces the character Mr. Sung, who, after a series of supernatural encounters related to his unexpected death, is summoned to serve as a guardian angel. Through Mr. Sung's journey and moral dilemmas, the narrative explores themes of duty, familial responsibility, and the afterlife in a whimsical yet thought-provoking manner. This combination sets an inviting tone for readers intrigued by the supernatural and cultural nuances within classic Chinese literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43627/43627-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en China -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, Chinese -- Translations into English PL Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 961555 2025-07-17T13:42:23.578534 text/html 909906 2024-10-23T18:21:02 text/html 370618 2025-07-17T13:42:37.041506 application/epub+zip 386688 2025-07-17T13:42:26.764529 application/epub+zip 386688 2025-07-17T13:42:25.229544 application/epub+zip 668962 2025-07-17T13:42:44.340459 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 528435 2025-07-17T13:42:35.348477 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 528859 2022-09-19T20:58:54.602760 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 707730 2025-07-17T13:42:22.128576 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 687739 2024-10-23T18:21:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18625 2025-07-17T13:42:44.496444 application/rdf+xml 9540 2025-07-17T13:42:25.439536 image/jpeg 2103 2025-07-17T13:42:25.335526 image/jpeg 343507 2025-07-17T13:42:23.642534 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 en.wikipedia