Notes of the Thatched Abode of Close Observations

About “Notes of the Thatched Abode of Close Observations”

Notes of the Thatched Abode of Close Observations is a collection of supernatural stories compiled by the Qing Dynasty scholar-official Ji Yun. The work contains approximately 1,200 entries. Most of the stories were gathered from friends and colleagues, while others were drawn from Ji Yun's childhood experiences and encounters during his long career in public service. The collection is presented as a series of true accounts, often involving ghosts, spirits, and other supernatural elements. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)