What is the style of Chinese classical fantasy and goblin story?





J.Shutong Fairy Tales Vol.3 : Fantasy and Goblin
by ancient Chinese authors


Edited by Tingjia Liang
Translated by J.Shutong




Goblin and ghost are not rare in Chinese classical 
novels.  Female goblin are often with dangerous 
attraction . They visit human world and lure men , 
then get what they want .   I had been regarding
these stories as fantasy storyies rather 
than horrible
novels. Chinese style goblin may kill 
human beings
,but I don't feel bloody at all . 
Their killing way are
rather subtle and magical . ​





Ten Chinese classic stories about fantasy and goblin. 

1.Zong Dingbo Sells the Ghost 

by 张华 (232~300)

2.Dummy 
by 列御寇 (Spring and Autumn Period People)

3.Yangxian Scholar 
by 吴均 (469~520)

4.Hungry Ghost 
by 刘义庆 (403~444)

5.Big Thief 
by 刘安 (179 BC ~ 122 BC)

6.Magic Doctor Bian Que 
by 列御寇 (Spring and Autumn Period People) 

7.Pang’s Brothers 
by 段成式 (803~863)

8.Magic Well 
by  冯梦龙 (1574~1646)

9.Magic Paintbrush
by 马总 (Tang Dynasty People)
 
10.Tumblers

by 袁枚 (1716~1797)