Kai Lung's Golden Hours

Kai Lung's Golden Hours

by Ernest Bramah

Kai Lung's Golden Hours is a collection of whimsical and insightful stories told by a cunning Chinese storyteller named Kai Lung. Facing a potential sentence, Kai Lung cleverly uses his storytelling skills to delay his fate, weaving tales that both entertain and offer subtle moral lessons. Through humorous anecdotes, witty observations, and a playful exploration of Chinese culture, the book invites readers to contemplate life's complexities and the human condition.

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