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The Wallet of Kai Lung
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781026076804
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 308
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Wallet of Kai Lung is a sophisticated collection of interconnected tales featuring the itinerant storyteller Kai Lung. Set within a stylized and satirical reimagining of ancient China, the narrative follows the clever protagonist as he navigates various trials and tribulations, often facing corrupt officials and dangerous adversaries. Kai Lung's most potent defense is his mastery of the oral tradition; he employs elaborate, aphorism-heavy stories to charm his captors, delay his execution, and outmaneuver those who wish him harm.
Ernest Bramah's work is renowned for its distinctive and highly ornamental prose style, which parodies the formal idioms and polite conventions of classical Chinese literature. This linguistic playfulness serves as the foundation for a series of nested narratives that explore themes of justice, fate, and the triumph of intellect over physical might. By blending elements of fantasy, philosophy, and dry humor, The Wallet of Kai Lung stands as a landmark of early 20th-century imaginative fiction, celebrated for its unique narrative structure and enduring wit.
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