“In Pu Songling's works, the female image shifts from being admired as confidants to a practical role in family education, reflecting the transformation of her artistic thinking and the change in the objects of appreciation for vulgar music. The portrayal of women in "Liaozhai Liqu" demonstrates a tendency towards compromise with traditional moral systems and the duality of Pu Songling's views on women.”
Journal of University of Jinan(Social Science Edition)Vol. 35, Issue 2, Pages: 79-86(2025)