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  • 073 - Dishonesty Punished

    073 - Dishonesty Punished
    Jan 26 2026
    Delve into the enchanting world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, also known as Strange Tales of Liaozhai, a mesmerizing collection of nearly five hundred supernatural narratives penned by the talented Pu Songling during the early Qing Dynasty. Written in Classical Chinese, these tales blur the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary, drawing on a rich tradition of oral storytelling. Pu, believed to have completed most of these stories around 1679, offers readers a captivating glimpse into a realm populated by vixen spirits, ghosts, scholars, court officials, Taoist exorcists, and fantastical beasts. With a satirical twist, the moral compass of these tales often turns upside down, showcasing ghosts and spirits as bold and trustworthy, while humans appear weak and easily swayed. Through these narratives, Pu reflects his own disillusionment with society, creating a vibrant tapestry of the strange and the surreal.
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    4 min
  • 072 - The Clay Image

    072 - The Clay Image
    Jan 25 2026
    Delve into the enchanting world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, also known as Strange Tales of Liaozhai, a mesmerizing collection of nearly five hundred supernatural narratives penned by the talented Pu Songling during the early Qing Dynasty. Written in Classical Chinese, these tales blur the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary, drawing on a rich tradition of oral storytelling. Pu, believed to have completed most of these stories around 1679, offers readers a captivating glimpse into a realm populated by vixen spirits, ghosts, scholars, court officials, Taoist exorcists, and fantastical beasts. With a satirical twist, the moral compass of these tales often turns upside down, showcasing ghosts and spirits as bold and trustworthy, while humans appear weak and easily swayed. Through these narratives, Pu reflects his own disillusionment with society, creating a vibrant tapestry of the strange and the surreal.
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    4 min
  • 071 - Life Prolonged

    071 - Life Prolonged
    Jan 24 2026
    Delve into the enchanting world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, also known as Strange Tales of Liaozhai, a mesmerizing collection of nearly five hundred supernatural narratives penned by the talented Pu Songling during the early Qing Dynasty. Written in Classical Chinese, these tales blur the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary, drawing on a rich tradition of oral storytelling. Pu, believed to have completed most of these stories around 1679, offers readers a captivating glimpse into a realm populated by vixen spirits, ghosts, scholars, court officials, Taoist exorcists, and fantastical beasts. With a satirical twist, the moral compass of these tales often turns upside down, showcasing ghosts and spirits as bold and trustworthy, while humans appear weak and easily swayed. Through these narratives, Pu reflects his own disillusionment with society, creating a vibrant tapestry of the strange and the surreal.
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    4 min
  • 070 - The Fortune-hunter Punished

    070 - The Fortune-hunter Punished
    Jan 23 2026
    Delve into the enchanting world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, also known as Strange Tales of Liaozhai, a mesmerizing collection of nearly five hundred supernatural narratives penned by the talented Pu Songling during the early Qing Dynasty. Written in Classical Chinese, these tales blur the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary, drawing on a rich tradition of oral storytelling. Pu, believed to have completed most of these stories around 1679, offers readers a captivating glimpse into a realm populated by vixen spirits, ghosts, scholars, court officials, Taoist exorcists, and fantastical beasts. With a satirical twist, the moral compass of these tales often turns upside down, showcasing ghosts and spirits as bold and trustworthy, while humans appear weak and easily swayed. Through these narratives, Pu reflects his own disillusionment with society, creating a vibrant tapestry of the strange and the surreal.
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    2 min
  • 069 - The Wei-chi Devil

    069 - The Wei-chi Devil
    Jan 22 2026
    Delve into the enchanting world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, also known as Strange Tales of Liaozhai, a mesmerizing collection of nearly five hundred supernatural narratives penned by the talented Pu Songling during the early Qing Dynasty. Written in Classical Chinese, these tales blur the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary, drawing on a rich tradition of oral storytelling. Pu, believed to have completed most of these stories around 1679, offers readers a captivating glimpse into a realm populated by vixen spirits, ghosts, scholars, court officials, Taoist exorcists, and fantastical beasts. With a satirical twist, the moral compass of these tales often turns upside down, showcasing ghosts and spirits as bold and trustworthy, while humans appear weak and easily swayed. Through these narratives, Pu reflects his own disillusionment with society, creating a vibrant tapestry of the strange and the surreal.
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    6 min
  • 068 - Cruelty Avenged

    068 - Cruelty Avenged
    Jan 21 2026
    Delve into the enchanting world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, also known as Strange Tales of Liaozhai, a mesmerizing collection of nearly five hundred supernatural narratives penned by the talented Pu Songling during the early Qing Dynasty. Written in Classical Chinese, these tales blur the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary, drawing on a rich tradition of oral storytelling. Pu, believed to have completed most of these stories around 1679, offers readers a captivating glimpse into a realm populated by vixen spirits, ghosts, scholars, court officials, Taoist exorcists, and fantastical beasts. With a satirical twist, the moral compass of these tales often turns upside down, showcasing ghosts and spirits as bold and trustworthy, while humans appear weak and easily swayed. Through these narratives, Pu reflects his own disillusionment with society, creating a vibrant tapestry of the strange and the surreal.
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    2 min
  • 067 - Making Animals

    067 - Making Animals
    Jan 20 2026
    Delve into the enchanting world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, also known as Strange Tales of Liaozhai, a mesmerizing collection of nearly five hundred supernatural narratives penned by the talented Pu Songling during the early Qing Dynasty. Written in Classical Chinese, these tales blur the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary, drawing on a rich tradition of oral storytelling. Pu, believed to have completed most of these stories around 1679, offers readers a captivating glimpse into a realm populated by vixen spirits, ghosts, scholars, court officials, Taoist exorcists, and fantastical beasts. With a satirical twist, the moral compass of these tales often turns upside down, showcasing ghosts and spirits as bold and trustworthy, while humans appear weak and easily swayed. Through these narratives, Pu reflects his own disillusionment with society, creating a vibrant tapestry of the strange and the surreal.
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    3 min
  • 066 - An Earthquake

    066 - An Earthquake
    Jan 19 2026
    Delve into the enchanting world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, also known as Strange Tales of Liaozhai, a mesmerizing collection of nearly five hundred supernatural narratives penned by the talented Pu Songling during the early Qing Dynasty. Written in Classical Chinese, these tales blur the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary, drawing on a rich tradition of oral storytelling. Pu, believed to have completed most of these stories around 1679, offers readers a captivating glimpse into a realm populated by vixen spirits, ghosts, scholars, court officials, Taoist exorcists, and fantastical beasts. With a satirical twist, the moral compass of these tales often turns upside down, showcasing ghosts and spirits as bold and trustworthy, while humans appear weak and easily swayed. Through these narratives, Pu reflects his own disillusionment with society, creating a vibrant tapestry of the strange and the surreal.
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    2 min