Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Volume 2

101 - Another Solomon

3 min · 23 feb 2026
aflevering 101 - Another Solomon artwork

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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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aflevering 104 - Appendix A Part II - The Ten Courts of Justice artwork

104 - Appendix A Part II - The Ten Courts of Justice

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.

26 feb 20261 h 4 min
aflevering 103 - Appendix A Part I - Taoist Temples artwork

103 - Appendix A Part I - Taoist Temples

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.

25 feb 20269 min
aflevering 102 - The Incorrupt Official artwork

102 - The Incorrupt Official

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.

24 feb 20262 min
aflevering 101 - Another Solomon artwork

101 - Another Solomon

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.

23 feb 20263 min
aflevering 100 - The Pious Surgeon artwork

100 - The Pious Surgeon

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.

22 feb 20265 min