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子不語

By Mei Yuan
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一部短篇志怪集，收錄作者與採訪所得的奇聞異事，篇章多述民間鬼怪、狐仙附體、還陽復仇及冥府審判等軼事。序言交代取材與審慎態度，正文以一則則小品串聯，既有驚悚的靈異場面，也有官宦、道士、僧人與士人遇怪的趣聞。敘述介於見聞記錄與寓言說教之間，既呈現當時信俗與俗世恐懼，也流露作者對神鬼慎信或戲謔的態度，兼含倫理警戒與民間奇談的趣味。

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Mei Yuan

Yuan Mei (1716–1798) was a prominent Chinese poet, essayist, and literary critic of the Qing dynasty. He is best known for his contributions to the genre of classical Chinese poetry and for his insightful essays on literature and aesthetics. His notable works include "子不語" (Zi Bu Yu), a collection of anecdotes and reflections that explore moral and philosophical themes, and "隨園詩話" (Sui Yuan Shi Hua), which discusses poetic theory and practice. Yuan's writings reflect a deep appreciation for nature and human experience, establishing him as a significant figure in Chinese literary heritage.

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