One of the most famous and popular Chinese classics and distinctive of its kind,STRANGE TALES OF LIAOZHAI is a collection of outstanding short stories written by Pu Songling （ 1640 － 1715 ） in the early Qing Dynasty,with fox-fairies,flower-spirits,ghosts and goblins as the dominant theme which mirror the social conditions prevailing in China in those days.
With deep insight,a pungent style and a singular skill employing fantastic plots and vivid portrayal,this unparelleled work has been regarded as of far-reaching influence in the history of Chinese literature.
From the original collection of 491 tales,84 of the best and most characteristic stories are selected for translation for this edition.