Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

In June of the Kangxi year, an earthquake struck while I was with my cousin, Li Du Zhi. The ground trembled violently, causing panic as we witnessed buildings collapse and chaos ensue. After an hour, the turmoil subsided, revealing significant changes to the landscape. One woman, while fleeing a wolf that had taken her child, inadvertently highlighted the collective confusion and fear that gripped everyone during the disaster. Her nudity and frantic gestures symbolized the shock shared by many, illustrating how calamity could render individuals helpless and bewildered.

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