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Rickshaw Boy

A Novel

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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Beijing, this novel follows the struggles of a rickshaw driver navigating the challenges of poverty and societal change. Through vivid storytelling, the author explores themes of resilience and the human condition, capturing the essence of urban life and the impact of modernization on traditional values. This new translation brings fresh clarity to Lao She's poignant social commentary, making it accessible to a contemporary audience.

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Rickshaw Boy, Howard Goldblatt, Lao She

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2010
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Subtitle
A Novel
Language
English
Released
2010
Format
Paperback
Pages
320
ISBN10
0061436925
ISBN13
9780061436925
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First published
1945
Original title
Luotuo Xiangzi
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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Beijing, this novel follows the struggles of a rickshaw driver navigating the challenges of poverty and societal change. Through vivid storytelling, the author explores themes of resilience and the human condition, capturing the essence of urban life and the impact of modernization on traditional values. This new translation brings fresh clarity to Lao She's poignant social commentary, making it accessible to a contemporary audience.