Lao Can's Travels
by Liu E
About This Novel
"The Travels of Lao Can" is one of the four most condemned novels of the late Qing Dynasty and has been recognized as a world literary masterpiece by UNESCO. It has been translated into English, French, German, Russian, Japanese and other languages, with more than 186 printed versions. It has been widely circulated and has far-reaching influence. The novel uses the travels of the quack doctor Lao Can as a clue to connect all the social beings in the late Qing Dynasty, and unfolds a comprehensive description of the social politics, economy, and culture at that time. Lao Can is a positive character who embodies the author's thoughts in the work. Although he does not enter an official career, he is concerned about the fate of the country and the nation, sympathizes with the suffering of the people, has a clear sense of right and wrong, and is brave and courageous. He does his best to relieve some people's suffering.
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