Selected Tales of Liaozhai Author:Pu Songling Tales of Liaoshai was written by Pu Soning (1640-1715) shortly after the founding of the Qing Dynasty. Fox-faireies, ghosts and other strange spirits abound meting out rewards and punishments to good or erring mortals. Based on popular legends and folklore, these tales were retold by Pu Songling in an era of strict censorship and represent his... more » hostility to the new Manchu rulers and their corrupt officials. Seventeen of these storires have been selected for this edition.« less