Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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“The Sister Switch (Sisters Marrying in Each Other’s Stead)” is a story from Strange Tales from Liaozhai (Liaozhai Zhiyi), presenting a fable about marital choice and values. Centering on the contrasting attitudes of two sisters towards marriage, it reveals the conflict between superficial appearance and intrinsic worth, as well as the recognition of true…
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The story “Yingning” from Strange Tales from Liaozhai is a classic short story written by Pu Songling, a writer from the Qing Dynasty. This tale centers around the romantic relationship between the protagonist, Scholar Wang, and Yingning, and is filled with elements of fantasy and profound social commentary.
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A villager was once vending pears in a marketplace. The pears were sweet and luscious, but the price was high out of all proportion.