The Mirror Of Kong Ho
Gelesen von David Wales
Ernest Bramah
(4,4 Sterne; 5 Bewertungen)
This 1905 tongue-in-cheek book is ostensibly the letters of a dutiful son to his Chinese father describing his encounter with and experience of Western civilization in late nineteenth century London. The author is delightfully humorous. - Summary by david wales (5 hr 57 min)
Chapters
Letter 2 – Concerning the ill-destined manner of existence of the hound Hercule…
20:01
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Letter 4 – Concerning a desire to expatiate upon subjects of philosophical impo…
19:48
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Letter 5 – Concerning the neglect of ancestors and its discreditable consequenc…
21:57
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Letter 6 – Concerning this persons well-sustained efforts to discover further d…
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Letter 7 – Concerning warfare, both as waged by ourselves and by a nation devoi…
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Letter 10 – Concerning the authority of this high official, Sir Philip. etc
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Letter 12 – Concerning the obvious misunderstanding which has entwined itself a…
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Letter 14 – Concerning a pressing invitation from an ever benevolently-disposed…
23:28
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Bewertungen
Very Funny
David Schultz
(4 Sterne)
This is funny take of culture clash between two imperial minded peoples, China and England. I It comes through the eyes of a Chinese man touring England. Well worth the listen and read in a very appropriate manner.