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Classic Fantasy

The Wallet of Kai Lung

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Ernest Bramah's The Wallet of Kai Lung is a classic fantasy story collection. Key subjects include Kai Lung.

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About 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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  • Fantasy fiction
  • Kai Lung

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Who wrote The Wallet of Kai Lung?

The Wallet of Kai Lung was written by Ernest Bramah.

What genre is The Wallet of Kai Lung?

It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

Is The Wallet of Kai Lung free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Wallet of Kai Lung?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 8 h 57 min.

What books are similar to The Wallet of Kai Lung?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Through the Looking-Glass and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

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