The Original Text and Translation of Booker in Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio

The Original Text and Translation of Booker in Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio

Brief introduction: Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio, short for Ghost Fox Biography, is a collection of short stories by Pu Songling, a famous novelist in China in the Qing Dynasty. The following is the original and translation of Book of Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio, which I brought to you. I hope it will help you.

Original text:

Cloth merchant Changqing is a guest in Taian. I heard that there is knowledge of artificial star life, so I asked to take the blame. The wizard gave him a push and said, "Good luck, you can come back soon." Some fear, the bag is north. On the way, I met a man in a short coat, who seemed to be Xu Li. When I got to know him, I met him and ate and drank together. Short-sleeved men are very virtuous. Someone asked him what he was doing, and he replied, "It will be suitable for a long time." Asking people why, short-sleeved people become monks, making introspection, the first name. He said in fear, "What do you see?" The man in the short coat said, "I am Li Haoren, a slave of Dongsi Division. I want to live as long as possible. " Someone shouted for help. The ghost said, "No. However, there are many names on the list and it will take time to arrest them. I'll go home immediately to deal with the aftermath, and finally I'm going to make a move, so I came to pay my respects. "

Nothing. When we reached the river, the bridge was broken and it was difficult for pedestrians to wade. The ghost said, "Zixing is dead and won't go to anything." Please build a bridge at once to benefit pedestrians. Although it is quite troublesome, it may not be beneficial to children. " If something happens, go back and sue your wife all over. Keri dove is committed to building a bridge. For a long time, ghosts didn't come, and my heart became suspicious. One day, the ghost suddenly came and said, "I have reported the construction of the bridge to the city god and conveyed it to the ghost company." It is said that this festival can prolong life. The name of this family has been removed, and I respect my life. "Thank you for your happiness. After that, I went to Mount Tai, never forgetting the ghost's virtue, honoring the gold ingot and calling for a reward. As soon as I came out, I saw the man in a short coat come over in a hurry and said, "Son, it's not good for me! I'm glad I don't know what I'm in charge of. Otherwise what can I do! " He gave him some weapons and said, "Don't come back in the future. If something goes north, you have to make a detour to visit. "Then leave.

Translation:

There was a man in Changqing who lived in Tai 'an by selling cloth for a living. I heard that a fortune teller was very accurate, so I asked for good or bad luck. The fortune teller calculated a divination for him and said, "Bad luck, hurry home!" " "Booker was afraid and hurried back to Changqing with his wealth.

On the way, Booker met a man in short clothes, like an official. The two gradually got along, chatting very speculatively and happily. Booker asked the short-sleeved man to eat with him every time he bought wine and rice. The short-sleeved man was very grateful. Booker asked him what he wanted, and the short-sleeved man replied, "I'm going to hook people in Changqing." Booker asked who took the bait, and the man took out a copy of the hook and showed it to Booker himself. Booker saw that the first name on it was himself and said in horror, "Why did you hook up with me?" The man said, "I am not alive, but an official of the Fourth Division of Shandong, the capital of Artemisia and Ghost. You must have finished your life. " Booker shouted to him for help. The ghost official said, "It's not easy. However, there are many names on the list, and it will take several days to arrest them all. You hurry back to deal with the aftermath, and I will come to greet you at last, which is a reward for our friendship. " Soon, they came to a river. Pedestrians are wading across the river because the river bridge is broken. The ghost head said to Booker, "you are going to die soon, and you can't take any money with you." Please build a bridge here for the convenience of pedestrians. Although it costs a lot of money, it may not be good for you! " Booker thinks this is right.

Booker came home and told his wife to prepare for her funeral. Correct the craftsman himself and build the bridge at once. After a long time, Gui Kui didn't come, and Booker couldn't help secretly wondering. One day, the ghost official suddenly came and said, "I have reported your bridge building to the city god, and the city god has conveyed it to the ghost company, saying that you can prolong your life." Now that you have been removed from the list, I'm here to inform you. "Booker happily thanked him.

Later, Booker came to Taian again. He did not forget Gui Kui's kindness, respectfully prepared incense and paper and shouted his name as a souvenir. As soon as Booker turned around and came out, he saw the ghost head coming in a hurry and said, "You almost got me into trouble! Sijun was dealing with official business just now, but fortunately he didn't hear it! Otherwise I thought I was selfish! What can I do! " The delivery man took a few steps and said, "Don't come again. If I have something to go to the north, I will make a detour to see you. " Say goodbye and leave. ;