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Can I read Rickshaw Boy : A Novel on EtoBox?
Rickshaw Boy : A Novel by Lao She is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Rickshaw Boy : A Novel about?
A classic of Chinese literature, “Lao She's great novel” depicts an orphaned working class man determined to realize his dreams in 1930s Beijing (New York Times).A beautiful new translation of the classic Chinese novel from Lao She, one of the most acclaimed and popular Chinese writers of the twentieth century, Rickshaw Boy chronicles the trials and misadventures of a poor Beijing rickshaw driver. Originally published in 1937, Rickshaw Boy—and the power and artistry of Lao She—can now be appreciated by a contemporary American audience.“An impressive novel of an individual struggling against and defeated by a corrupt society. Recommended for readers who enjoy modern tragedies such as Jane Smiley's A Thousand Acres.” —Library Journal
Who reads Rickshaw Boy : A Novel?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Lao She
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial Modern Chinese Classics
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780062010643
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Rating
- 3.76 / 5 (676 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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