Rickshaw Boy by Lao She
A Novel of Peasant China
"Rickshaw Boy" is a novel about a young man living in Beijing in the 1920s who struggles to escape poverty and achieve personal independence. Despite his hard work and determination, he is continuously set back by societal and personal misfortunes, including failed business ventures, a disastrous marriage, and the loss of his rickshaw. The book serves as a critique of traditional Chinese society, illustrating the harsh realities of life for the working class during this time period.
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- Published
- 1936
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300
- Original Language
- Chinese
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- Alternate Titles
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- Camel Xiangzi
- Il Ragazzo Del Risciò
- Luòtuó Xiángzi
- Rickshaw
- The Rickshaw Boy
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 3rd on 20th century 100 Best Chinese Fictions (Asia Weekly)
- 49th on 100 China Books You Have To Read (The China Project)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Recommended Reading List for Students (China 2020) (Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China)