Coming from one of the most famous Chinese scholars and sensualists of the 18th century, Yuan Mei's tales provide valuable insights into life and society in Qing China. The one hundred-some stories depict the important role ghosts played in the lives of the Chinese, as well as revealing a great deal about sex, revenge, transvestism, corruption, and others topics banned by Mei's puritanical mid-Qing society. Includes an introduction discussing Mei's life and work. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
"The one hundred-some stories depict the important role ghosts played in the lives of the Chinese, as well as revealing a great deal about sex, revenge, transvestism, corruption, and other topics banned by Mei's puritanical mid-Qing society". -- Reference & Research Book News.