{"title":"Pu Songling","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing and otherworldly tales of Pu Songling, a celebrated Chinese writer renowned for his exceptional storytelling abilities and imaginative narratives. His works primarily delve into the mystical and supernatural, offering readers a fascinating blend of fantasy, folklore, and cultural insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Pu Songling's most acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eStrange Tales from a Chinese Studio\u003c\/em\u003e, a spellbinding collection of over 400 short stories. This masterpiece invites readers to traverse a world filled with ghosts, fox spirits, and mythical beings, each story steeped in philosophical reflections and moral dilemmas. With its richly detailed narratives, \u003cem\u003eStrange Tales from a Chinese Studio\u003c\/em\u003e remains an essential work in the realm of classic Chinese literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable title by Pu Songling is \u003cem\u003eWailing Ghosts\u003c\/em\u003e, which further explores his signature themes of the eerie and the metaphysical. Known for their vivid imagery and intricate plots, these stories captivate with their exploration of the boundaries between the human and the supernatural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePu Songling's works are categorised under General Fiction, ensuring they are accessible to a diverse audience, eager to dive into the enigmatic and enchanting worlds he so masterfully creates. Whether you are new to his tales or a seasoned enthusiast, this collection promises an unforgettable literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wailing-ghosts-by-pu-songling-9780141398167","title":"Wailing Ghosts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e...revealing great shining fangs more than three inches long.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the most macabre and wonderful of all Chinese stories, including \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Goblet\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eScorched Moth the Daoist\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Black Beast\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Little Black Classics - 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46240095699180,"sku":"9780141398167","price":9.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141398167.jpg?v=1741226511"},{"product_id":"strange-tales-from-a-chinese-studio-by-pu-songling-9780140447408","title":"Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major new translation of a classic of Chinese literature almost completely unknown to the English-speaking world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Strange Tales\u003c\/em\u003e of Pu Songling (1640-1715) are exquisite and amusing miniatures that are regarded as the pinnacle of classical Chinese fiction. With their elegant prose, witty wordplay, and subtle charm, the 104 stories in this selection reveal a world in which nothing is as it seems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere a Taoist monk conjures up a magical pear tree, a scholar recounts his previous incarnations, a woman out-foxes the fox-spirit that possesses her, a child bride gives birth to a thimble-sized baby, a ghostly city appears out of nowhere, and a heartless daughter-in-law is turned into a pig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his tales of humans coupling with shape-shifting spirits, bizarre phenomena, haunted buildings, and enchanted objects, Pu Songling pushes back the boundaries of human experience and enlightens as he entertains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46510099497196,"sku":"9780140447408","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27361853482237.jpg?v=1748792188"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/pu-songling.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}