Dim Reflection of Demons with Surging Unquenchable Emotions——on love patterns in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio

The book Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio written by Pu Songling with all his efforts reaches the top of classical Chinese novels. Pu Songling learns Taishigong’s technique of writing, simulates Gan Bao’s “Searching for Gods” (Shou Shen Ji), collects strange stories, uses shapes of fairy foxes and ghosts to express lonely resentment and hidden bitterness. The love stories in it go against traditional patterns, most of which are the type of “love from sexual desires”. The reflections of society can find expression in the typical description of love surroundings and love stories, which consigns the author’s comprehension of the reality.