
In this compact anthology the listener is drawn into a series of vivid, uncanny episodes from China’s countryside. A weary traveler fends off a pack of wolves by leaping onto a towering stack of firewood, only to discover a strange, half‑wolf creature that speaks like an ancient adviser. Elsewhere, a modest scholar encounters a mysterious “dragon‑woman” at a mist‑shrouded pond, and a humble villager is haunted by a restless spirit seeking justice for a wrongful death.
Each tale unfolds with spare, evocative language, letting the supernatural linger just long enough to hint at deeper moral undercurrents. The stories blend humor, suspense, and a touch of melancholy, offering a window into folk beliefs about fate, retribution, and the thin veil between the human world and the unseen. Listeners will find themselves gently unsettled, eager to hear how ordinary lives intersect with the extraordinary.
Language
zh
Duration
~1 hours (101K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-05-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1716–1798
A lively Qing dynasty writer known for sharp poems, essays, and stories, this Chinese classic author also became famous for his love of food and everyday pleasures. His work often feels unusually fresh, witty, and personal for its time.
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