Conversational, elegant and subtle essays on art, literature, urban life in war-time Shanghai and Hong Kong by the admired Chinese-born American novelist, screenwriter and cultural critic. First publishined in 1945.
Written on Water
£19.00
Edition:Paperback978168137576202/05/2023
Category: Literature, Reference & Ideas
Tags: China, Essays
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