The source of the text of Liaozhai Zhiyi and its value have always been the concern of researchers.The traces of modification in Pu Songling's manuscripts show the dynamic path of change of part of the text in the process of the book's formation,and the author's journey and aesthetic pursuit of creation can also be glimpsed through this.Through the study of the traces of revision in the manuscripts,we can discover Pu Songling's creative path between detail and omission,his writing strategy of emphasizing the coherence of the image,and his flexible and avoidance of repetition.These findings can complement the criticisms of previous researchers on the revised version of this text,and together they reveal the aesthetic value of the text of Liaozhai Zhiyi.
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