She Lao
Rickshaw Boy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780061436925
- author:
- She Lao
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 137mm X 18mm
- Genre:
- Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Rickshaw Boy A Novel by She Lao is a powerful and poignant portrayal of life on the margins of society in early 20th-century China. This beautifully translated novel tells the story of Xiangzi, a young man with simple needs who dreams of owning his own rickshaw one day. Xiangzi's struggles to improve his circumstances are both heartbreaking and darkly comedic, offering a searing indictment of individualism and the social ills of his time. A masterpiece of Chinese literature, Rickshaw Boy is an unflinching look at the human condition that will resonate with readers today. With its honest and thought-provoking portrayal of life in Beijing, this novel provides a unique insight into China's tumultuous past and its enduring relevance to our present.
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