Travels of Lao Can
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
This deft translation of a classic Chinese novel tells the story of a man, now an itinerant healer, who wanders through the towns and countryside of North China in the last years of the Manchu dynasty.
Liu E Books
Liu E was a Chinese writer, archaeologist, and politician of the late Qing Dynasty. His novels drew on illusions and imagery from classical Chinese literature, and he employed symbolism in his writing. Consequently, his works appealed to readers with a classical education, who were considered sophisticated within their society. His prose is noted for its evocative use of symbolism and its connection to traditional Chinese literary aesthetics.
