Teahouse by Lao She
"Teahouse" is a historical drama that explores 50 years of Chinese history (1898-1948) through the microcosm of a Beijing teahouse. The narrative follows the lives of the teahouse owner and his customers, reflecting the social changes, political turmoil, and cultural shifts of the time. The story provides a deep insight into the Chinese society, its traditions, and the impact of Western influence. It also highlights the struggle of the common people amidst corruption, oppression, and the collapse of traditional values.
The 2721st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1957
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Chinese
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This book is on the following lists:
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- Recommended Reading List for Students (China 2020) (Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China)