Pu Songling published 1 novel and 1 short story collection. The best-known is Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Pu Songling
Standalone novels in order
Painted Skin (1740)
Short story collections in order
Film and TV adaptations
- A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)Film · from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio
- Mural (2011)Film · from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio
Free to read
All free classics
About Pu Songling
Pu Songling was a Chinese writer during the Qing dynasty, best known as the author of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Pu Songling FAQ
- How many books has Pu Songling written?
- Pu Songling published 1 novel and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pu Songling's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio.
- What is Pu Songling's most famous book?
- Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio is Pu Songling's most widely read book.
- Which Pu Songling books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (as A Chinese Ghost Story, film, 1987).
- Can I read Pu Songling's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Pu Songling are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.