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LETTERS BACK TO ANCIENT CHINA,Used
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A 10thcentury Chinese mandarin travels to the 20th Century in his time machine, and writes letters home reporting on the strange land of Zhamani, in which he is surrounded by giants with big noses, and frightened by the iron carriages called motaoka. We gradually realize that he is in presentday Munich, and the hapless voyagers encounters with modern life and love make delightful reading.... the hapless voyagers encounters with modern life and love, make delightful reading. Andrew Crumey in Scotland on Sunday...witty, lively and idiosyncratic. Meren Meinhardt in The Times Literary SupplementDedalus is to be thanked for introducing us to Herbert Rosendorfer. The Historical Novel Review
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- Q: What is the plot of 'LETTERS BACK TO ANCIENT CHINA'? A: 'LETTERS BACK TO ANCIENT CHINA' follows a 10th-century Chinese mandarin who travels to the 20th century in a time machine, writing letters about his experiences in present-day Munich, where he encounters modern life and love.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'LETTERS BACK TO ANCIENT CHINA' is Herbert Rosendorfer.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'LETTERS BACK TO ANCIENT CHINA' was published on July 24, 2006.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'LETTERS BACK TO ANCIENT CHINA'? A: The book contains 276 pages.
- Q: What are some themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of cultural differences, time travel, and the humorous contrasts between ancient and modern life.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: The listing indicates that it is a used book in good condition.
- Q: What genre does 'LETTERS BACK TO ANCIENT CHINA' belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Arts & Photography.
- Q: Is this book a translation? A: Yes, 'LETTERS BACK TO ANCIENT CHINA' is a translated edition.
- Q: What do reviewers say about the book? A: Reviewers have described it as witty, lively, and idiosyncratic, with engaging encounters that make for delightful reading.