Kai Lung's Golden Hours

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Kai Lung's Golden Hours

by Ernest Bramah

EN·~8 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
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KAI LUNG’S GOLDEN HOURS - By Ernest Bramah - With a Preface by Hilaire Belloc - LONDON GRANT RICHARDS LTD. ST MARTIN’S STREET MDCCCCXXII

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Contents

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PREFACE

8:25
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KAI LUNG’S GOLDEN HOURS

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CHAPTER I The Encountering of Six within a Wood

15:52
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CHAPTER II The Inexorable Justice of the Mandarin Shan Tien

47:12
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CHAPTER III The Degraded Persistence of the Effete Ming-shu

55:56
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CHAPTER IV The Inopportune Behaviour of the Covetous Li-loe

16:42
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CHAPTER V The Timely Intervention of the Mandarin Shan Tien’s Lucky Day

37:59
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CHAPTER VI The High-minded Strategy of the Amiable Hwa-mei

34:50

Description

In this charming collection, the gentle sage‑like storyteller Kai Lung spins a series of vivid, humor‑laden tales that feel as if they were whispered in an ancient tea house. Each episode unfolds with a graceful blend of Chinese folklore and witty observation, inviting listeners to ponder human foibles while being entertained by clever twists and playful dialogue. The narrative voice is deliberately crafted, its elegant phrasing and precise construction giving the stories a timeless, almost sculptural quality.

The first hour introduces Kai Lung’s meeting with a curious scholar, setting the stage for a series of encounters that explore generosity, pride, and the unexpected consequences of simple wishes. As the storyteller weaves moral lessons into vivid adventures, listeners are treated to a tapestry of characters—wise monks, mischievous merchants, and elusive spirits—each rendered with a light touch and a subtle smile. The atmosphere is both exotic and warmly familiar, making the early chapters a delightful invitation to linger in Kai Lung’s world.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (482K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1998-04-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ernest Bramah

Ernest Bramah

1868–1942

Best known for the sly Kai Lung stories and the ingenious blind detective Max Carrados, this English writer moved easily between mystery, fantasy, humor, and political speculation. His work still feels distinctive for its wit, unusual premises, and love of storytelling itself.

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