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The Painted Skin
The Painted Skin

The Painted Skin

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This adaptation explores themes of supernatural occurrences, deception, and moral consequences. It reflects traditional Chinese beliefs and folklore, presenting a story that combines elements of horror and fantasy. Readers should be prepared for a narrative that involves unsettling and mysterious elements, which may evoke a range of emotions.

Reading Levels

Total Words 1915
Unique Words 661
Reading Ease
Total Words 1669
Unique Words 554
Reading Ease
Total Words 1435
Unique Words 469
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Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

The Painted Skin

About the Author

Pu Songling (1640-1715) was a celebrated Chinese writer known for his contributions to classical Chinese literature, particularly in the genre of supernatural fiction. His collection Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio is renowned for its imaginative stories that blend the supernatural with everyday life, offering insights into Chinese culture, morals, and the human psyche.

Story Overview

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "The Painted Skin," an excerpt from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling, with our leveled reading adaptation. Set in ancient China, this intriguing tale weaves a story of supernatural intrigue and psychological suspense. Follow the narrative as it delves into the eerie and mysterious events surrounding a painted skin that conceals a dark secret. Pu Songling’s masterful storytelling combines elements of fantasy, horror, and moral lessons, offering readers a captivating glimpse into Chinese folklore and the supernatural.

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Each text is broken down into numbered passages, synchronized across all versions, enabling every student to follow along in class discussions, regardless of the reading level they are using.

Passage numbers are available in the web reader and in the margins of our paperback copies.

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The author's original words are always just a tap away. Easily reference the original language of any one of our leveled readers by visiting our web application and jumping to the corresponding passage.