William Dalrymple is one of my favourite authors. This is his latest book. It is a travel book. There are 9 chapters on his conversations…
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Day: October 31, 2019
Excellent translation – The Real Story of Ah-Q and Other Tales of China: The Complete Fiction of Lu Xun
Lu Xun is famous for his short stories which point out the lack of compassion and lack of honesty in Chinese society during late Imperial…
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Interesting history – Shanghai: The Rise and Fall of a Decadent City 1842-1949
This book would be interesting for a reader looking for a rollicking and layman history of Shanghai from 1842 (the year when Shanghai was forced…
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