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Ernest Bramah
Kai Lung's Golden Hours
"Kai Lung's Golden Hours" by Ernest Bramah is a fantasy novel first published in 1922. In ancient China, the wandering storyteller Kai Lung faces treason charges before the Mandarin Shan Tien. His ingenious defense: captivating his judge with enchanting tales, each story postponing his conviction. Through his gem-like narratives filled with wisdom and wit, Kai Lung weaves a path toward freedom while winning the heart of the maiden Hwa-Mei. The novel serves as a vehicle for Bramah's aphorism-laden stories of ancient Chinese life.
Ernest Bramah
The Wallet of Kai Lung
"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.
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