Wailing Ghosts

The collection feels so carefully curated—I'm curious whether these stories were chosen for their moral lessons, entertainment, or cultural significance.

Many ghosts here seem to have complex motives or tragic backstories. It made me wonder if Pu Songling was trying to humanize them or explore moral ambiguity.

The stories often feel like cautionary tales wrapped in supernatural drama. I'm interested in what inspired Pu Songling to use ghosts as a way to reflect on human nature.