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Translations From the Chinese
Hardcover
HumorFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781026045787
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The work is celebrated for its wit, brevity, and lyrical quality, blending the sensibilities of a seasoned journalist with the soul of a poet. Readers will find a mix of humor and pathos as the Old Mandarin reflects on everything from domestic life to the mysteries of the universe. Translations From the Chinese remains a significant example of Morley's versatility and his ability to employ literary artifice to uncover profound truths about the human condition. It stands as a charming and thought-provoking exploration of cross-cultural perspective and literary satire.
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