Strange Stories From The Lodge Of Leisures (1913)

Strange Stories from the Lodge of Leisures is a collection of supernatural tales written by Pu Songling and first published in 1913. The book contains over 400 stories, each one exploring the strange and mysterious world of Chinese folklore and mythology.The stories are set in the Qing dynasty and follow a group of scholars who gather at a lodge to share their strange and supernatural experiences. The tales range from the humorous to the terrifying, with ghosts, demons, and other supernatural creatures appearing throughout.Some of the stories are cautionary tales, warning readers of the dangers of greed, jealousy, and other vices. Others explore themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice.Despite being written over a century ago, Strange Stories from the Lodge of Leisures remains a beloved classic of Chinese literature. Its influence can be seen in modern works of horror and fantasy, and it continues to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions and imaginative storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.