Luotuo Xiangzi (humanities Classic Library)
by Lao She
About This Novel
"Camel Xiangzi" is a classic novel by Lao She. It was written in Qingdao in 1936 and first published by Shanghai Renjian Bookstore in 1939. The novel is set in Peiping in the 1920s and 1930s. It tells the story of Xiangzi, a simple and kind-hearted young coachman who was tricked by fate and finally fell into a tragic life. His new car was snatched away by rebels, and the money he had saved so hard was blackmailed by detectives. He had no choice but to marry Huniu, the daughter of Mr. Liu, who died in childbirth. He was forced to sell his car to pay off his debts. A series of blows made Xiangzi's heart collapse, and he finally became a homeless man at the bottom of the city. The novel uses Beijing dialect to create classic characters such as Xiangzi, Huniu, and Liu Siye, and criticizes the cannibalistic society. Since its publication nearly 90 years ago, it has been loved by generations of readers.
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