Information about Gan Lin currently available to the public is limited; basic details such as his life, native place, and dates of birth and death have not been clearly recorded. The library holds one work under his name, Zibuyu (The Master Said Nothing), in two volumes. The book falls under classical literature, and judging from the attribution and the form of the content, it likely involves the collation, compilation, or annotation of the traditional Chinese biji xiaoshuo (miscellaneous notes and tales). Zibuyu is a collection of supernatural tales by the Qing dynasty writer Yuan Mei, recording ghosts, strange events, and marvels in a concise and witty style; it holds a certain place in the history of classical fiction. Gan Lin presents the work in two volumes, perhaps focusing on textual collection and collation, offering readers an accessible edition of this collection of strange tales. Owing to the scarcity of relevant materials, Gan Lin's specific identity, academic background, and role in the editorial work remain difficult to verify, and readers and researchers may consult the book's main text and publication information for further confirmation.
