| Author |
Bramah, Ernest, 1869?-1942 |
| Title |
The Wallet of Kai Lung
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 37.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The transmutation of Ling -- The story of Yung Chang -- The probation of Sen Heng -- The experiment of the Mandarin Chan Hung -- The confession of Kai Lung -- The vengeance of Tung Fel -- The career of the charitable Quen-Ki-Tong -- The vision of Yin, the song of Yat Huang -- The ill-regulated destiny of Kin Yen, the picture-maker.
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| Credits |
John Bickers and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Wallet of Kai Lung" by Ernest Bramah is a collection of humorous tales written during the early 20th century. The book revolves around the character of Kai Lung, a clever and witty storyteller who often finds himself in precarious situations, using his ingenuity and words to navigate through troubles, including interactions with brigands and the higher echelons of Chinese society. The unique blend of satire and fantasy invites readers to explore the cultural landscape of Imperial China. The opening of the book introduces Kai Lung as he engages with listeners in a public setting, preparing to share his tales. In the first chapter, he finds himself in the dangerous company of Lin Yi, a notorious brigand, who captures him while roaming through a forest. Despite his precarious position, Kai Lung exhibits his characteristic wit and charm, attempting to turn the situation to his advantage through clever conversation. As he recounts his misadventures, the reader is drawn into a whimsical narrative rich with dialogue and absurdity, setting the stage for a series of entertaining stories that blend humor with sharp observations about society and human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Kai Lung (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1076 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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