子不語 by Mei Yuan
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Yuan, Mei, 1716-1798
Chinese
"子不語" by Yuan Mei is a collection of supernatural stories first published in 1788. This Qing Dynasty anthology contains over 700 tales that defied Confucian orthodoxy, depicting ghosts, forbidden desires, revenge, and corruption in daily life. The title ironically references Confucius's refusal to discuss supernatural matters. So popular it faced g...
records—defending his work as an aging scholar's final indulgence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Richard Lee
1 month agoAs an avid reader, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. This turned out to be a great decision.
Sandra Williams
2 months agoCompared to other books on this topic, the material feels polished and professionally edited. A solid resource I will return to often.
Liam Anderson
1 month agoFrom a casual reader’s perspective, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.
Amanda Jones
4 months agoIt’s rare that I write reviews, but the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. I have no regrets downloading this.
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Brian Gonzalez
2 months agoI had low expectations initially, however the arguments are well-supported by credible references. I’d rate this higher if I could.