The Wallet of Kai Lung: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Wallet of Kai Lung is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bramah, Ernest (1868–1942).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Wallet of Kai Lung" by Ernest Bramah is a collection of fantasy stories published in 1900. Set in ancient China, the tales follow Kai Lung, a wandering storyteller who captivates listeners with narratives of transformation, probation, vengeance, and destiny. Each story unfolds as Kai Lung shares these tales during his travels, weaving together accounts of mandarins, picture makers, and charitable souls navigating moral dilemmas and supernatural events. This pioneering work helped shape early fantasy literature with its unique blend of Eastern setting and imaginative storytelling.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Wallet of Kai Lung
- Author credits: Bramah, Ernest (1868–1942)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fantasy fiction
- Kai Lung (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Humour
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
- Fantasy
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