In the northern part of Austin there once dwelt an honest family by the name of Smothers. The family consisted of John Smothers, his wife, himself, their little daughter, five years of age, and her parents, making six people toward the population of the city when counted for a special write-up, but only three by actual count.
One night after supper the little girl was seized with a severe colic, and John Smothers hurried down town to get some medicine.
He never came back.
The little girl recovered and in time grew up to womanhood.
The mother grieved very much over her husband’s disappearance, and it was nearly three months before she married again, and moved to San Antonio.
The compilation was first circulated in manuscript form before it was published posthumously. Sources differ in their account of the year of publication. One source claims the Strange Tales were published by Pu’s grandson in 1740. However, the earliest surviving print version was printed in 1766 in Hangzhou.
Pu is believed to have completed the majority of the tales sometime in 1679, though he could have added entries as late as 1707.
ThemeThe main characters of this book apparently are ghosts, foxes, immortals and demons, but the author actually focused on people’s real life. He used those oddities to illustrate his ideas of the society and the government. He criticized the corruption and unjustness in the society and sympathized on those poor people. There are four main themes in this collection.
First is to complain the feudal system where everyone is not equal. The author exposed that many officers and rich people committed crime without punishment just because they had privilege. This theme can be found in these stories, such as “the Cricket”, “Xi Fangping”, and “Shang Sanguan” The author was angry with the unfairness of the feudal government.
Secondly, the author disclosed the corrupt examination system at that time. Because Songling had taken imperial exams, he had real experience and found that the exams were unfair. Many students cheated and bribed examiners or the officers who graded their paper. In addition, this education system has destroyed the scholars’ mind and ruined their creativity. Stories, such as “Kao San Sheng”, “Ya Tou”, and “Scholar Wang Zi-an”, contain this theme.
Third theme is to admire the pure and faithful love between the poor scholars and powerless women. Songling wrote many stories about the love between beautiful and kind female ghosts and poor students. The author highly praised those women who helped their lovers or husbands to achieve success and took care of their husbands’ life. Readers can find those good-looking and kind-hearted female ghosts or foxes in the stories like “Lian Xiang”, “Yingning” and “Nie Xiaoqian”.
Fourth is to criticize people’s immoral behavior and to educate people by those stories. The author embedded some moral standards and Taoist principles into the stories, so they are like parables, such as “Painted Skin” and “The Taoist of Lao Mountain”
Написать рассказ на английском про странную историю, которая приключилась с тобой. Именно странную, а не страшную. Вот задание: the college english club has asked its members to send in stories about strange expiriences they had.
One summer day i walk with my dog on the beach. The day was very hot. I thought about how i can cool off. So i wanted to buy a bottle of cold water. But i didn’t take money on walk. Than i decided take a swim in the river. I leave my things with the dog on the coast. A little swim I see that my items stealed!
I’v got ashore. Well, i saw the police and sad him about the situation. After half an hour my things found in "Lost and Found". I won’t have never leave my things unattended more.
Перевод:
Однажды летним днем я гулял со своей собакой на пляже. День был очень жаркий. Я подумал, как бы мне охладиться. Мне захотелось купить бутылку холодной воды. Но у меня не было денег на прогулку. Тогда я решил искупаться в реке. Я оставила свои вещи с собакой на берегу. Немного проплыв, вижу, что мои вещи украли!
Выбрался я на берег. Ну, я увидел полицейского и рассказал ему о ситуации. Через полчаса мои вещи нашли в "Бюро находок". Больше я никогда не буду оставлять свои вещи без присмотра.
Сочинение на тему: Самая необычная история в моей жизни
The most unusual story in my life. I think the most unusual story for me was when I and my friend at camp met fall. It was unforgettable. When it got really dark - we decided to go into the woods. (Well there was a forest near the camp). We ran past the guards and ran into the woods. It was extremely beautiful, humid, and we could hear birds singing. I really enjoyed it! But then we were grounded.
Самая необычная история в моей жизни. Я думаю, что самая необычная история для меня - это когда я со своим другом в лагере встретил упадок. Это было незабываемо. Когда уже совсем стемнело - мы решили пойти в лес. (Ну около лагеря был лес). Мы пробежали мимо охраны и забежали в лес. Там было необыкновенно красиво, сыро, слышалось пение птиц. Мне очень понравилось! Но потом нас наказали.
In the northern part of Austin there once dwelt an honest family by the name of Smothers. The family consisted of John Smothers, his wife, himself, their little daughter, five years of age, and her parents, making six people toward the population of the city when counted for a special write-up, but only three by actual count.
One night after supper the little girl was seized with a severe colic, and John Smothers hurried down town to get some medicine.
He never came back.
The little girl recovered and in time grew up to womanhood.
The mother grieved very much over her husband’s disappearance, and it was nearly three months before she married again, and moved to San Antonio.
The compilation was first circulated in manuscript form before it was published posthumously. Sources differ in their account of the year of publication. One source claims the Strange Tales were published by Pu’s grandson in 1740. However, the earliest surviving print version was printed in 1766 in Hangzhou.
Pu is believed to have completed the majority of the tales sometime in 1679, though he could have added entries as late as 1707.
ThemeThe main characters of this book apparently are ghosts, foxes, immortals and demons, but the author actually focused on people’s real life. He used those oddities to illustrate his ideas of the society and the government. He criticized the corruption and unjustness in the society and sympathized on those poor people. There are four main themes in this collection.
First is to complain the feudal system where everyone is not equal. The author exposed that many officers and rich people committed crime without punishment just because they had privilege. This theme can be found in these stories, such as “the Cricket”, “Xi Fangping”, and “Shang Sanguan” The author was angry with the unfairness of the feudal government.
Secondly, the author disclosed the corrupt examination system at that time. Because Songling had taken imperial exams, he had real experience and found that the exams were unfair. Many students cheated and bribed examiners or the officers who graded their paper. In addition, this education system has destroyed the scholars’ mind and ruined their creativity. Stories, such as “Kao San Sheng”, “Ya Tou”, and “Scholar Wang Zi-an”, contain this theme.
Third theme is to admire the pure and faithful love between the poor scholars and powerless women. Songling wrote many stories about the love between beautiful and kind female ghosts and poor students. The author highly praised those women who helped their lovers or husbands to achieve success and took care of their husbands’ life. Readers can find those good-looking and kind-hearted female ghosts or foxes in the stories like “Lian Xiang”, “Yingning” and “Nie Xiaoqian”.
Fourth is to criticize people’s immoral behavior and to educate people by those stories. The author embedded some moral standards and Taoist principles into the stories, so they are like parables, such as “Painted Skin” and “The Taoist of Lao Mountain”
Написать рассказ на английском про странную историю, которая приключилась с тобой. Именно странную, а не страшную. Вот задание: the college english club has asked its members to send in stories about strange expiriences they had.
One summer day i walk with my dog on the beach. The day was very hot. I thought about how i can cool off. So i wanted to buy a bottle of cold water. But i didn’t take money on walk. Than i decided take a swim in the river. I leave my things with the dog on the coast. A little swim I see that my items stealed!
I’v got ashore. Well, i saw the police and sad him about the situation. After half an hour my things found in "Lost and Found". I won’t have never leave my things unattended more.
Перевод:
Однажды летним днем я гулял со своей собакой на пляже. День был очень жаркий. Я подумал, как бы мне охладиться. Мне захотелось купить бутылку холодной воды. Но у меня не было денег на прогулку. Тогда я решил искупаться в реке. Я оставила свои вещи с собакой на берегу. Немного проплыв, вижу, что мои вещи украли!
Выбрался я на берег. Ну, я увидел полицейского и рассказал ему о ситуации. Через полчаса мои вещи нашли в "Бюро находок". Больше я никогда не буду оставлять свои вещи без присмотра.
Сочинение на тему: Самая необычная история в моей жизни
The most unusual story in my life. I think the most unusual story for me was when I and my friend at camp met fall. It was unforgettable. When it got really dark - we decided to go into the woods. (Well there was a forest near the camp). We ran past the guards and ran into the woods. It was extremely beautiful, humid, and we could hear birds singing. I really enjoyed it! But then we were grounded.
Самая необычная история в моей жизни. Я думаю, что самая необычная история для меня - это когда я со своим другом в лагере встретил упадок. Это было незабываемо. Когда уже совсем стемнело - мы решили пойти в лес. (Ну около лагеря был лес). Мы пробежали мимо охраны и забежали в лес. Там было необыкновенно красиво, сыро, слышалось пение птиц. Мне очень понравилось! Но потом нас наказали.