Illustration for 《張誠》in《聊齋誌異》
Amidst trials and separation, the tale of Zhang brothers’ sacrifice and reunion unveils love and resilience in a touching saga of family bonds and undying hope.
Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio
Illustration for 《小翠》in《聊齋誌異》
The story is about a clever and smart fox bride named Little Cui, who repays a debt of gratitude to her benefactor, turns danger into safety and changes the fate of his son.
Illustration for 《小二》in《聊齋誌異》
The story depicts a girl named Xiao Er. Amidst a fallen family and afflicted lineage, she, with intellect, kindness and magic, carves her own path, showcases extraordinary wisdom and benevolence.
Illustration for 《羅剎海市》in《聊齋誌異》
The story depicts the countries of Roshak and the Dragon’s Realm. Roshak deems beauty as monstrous, granting power to the ugly; The Dragon’s Realm is exceptionally beautiful, esteeming talent.
Another Illustration for 《張誠》in《聊齋誌異》
Zhang brothers’ enduring sacrifices, separation, and eventual reunion showcase unwavering familial love and resilience in the face of adversity.
Illustration for 《聶小倩》in《聊齋誌異》
Compelled by a millennium-old demon, the female ghost Nie Xiaoqian harms people through seduction. Admiring the impoverished scholar Ning Caichen’s true virtue, she refrains from causing harm and follows him home.
Illustration for 《木雕美人》in《聊齋誌異》
The merchant witnessed dogs carrying wooden figures of a lady and a boy, performing vividly, astounded by their lifelike acts.
Illustration for《促織》in《聊齋誌異》
This story tells of the Ming Dynasty where the royal family enjoyed cricket fighting. The protagonist’s son accidentally caused misfortune by killing the intended offering cricket. Later, he transforms into a cricket and becomes a champion, bringing luck to the family.
Illustration for《仇大娘》in《聊齋誌異》
Qiu’s family faced adversity due to treachery. Despite challenges, Qiu, as a daughter of the family, revived their prosperity through her relentless efforts, restoring the family’s stability and wealth.
Illustration for “《The Scribe(司札吏)》” in 《聊齋誌異》
An illustration for the ghost story “The Scribe(司札吏)” in “Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio”, in Qing Dynasty.
“The Scribe” is a short story from the collection of classical Chinese short stories “Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio” by the Qing dynasty writer Pu Songling. The story tells the tale of a tyrannical and superstitious magistrate who had many taboos. One day, the magistrate’s scribe accidentally violated one of his taboos, and the magistrate had him killed.
Illustration for《晚霞》in《聊齋誌異》
Wanxia and Aduan were lovers. Dancer Wanxia was reported to have committed suicide by jumping into the river. Aduan was heartbroken, yet he was surprised to find that Wanxia had come back as a ghost.