Les Tribulations d'un Chinois en Chine

By Jules Verne

Book Overview

""The Tribulations of a Chinaman in China"" is a novel by the renowned French author Jules Verne. It tells the story of a wealthy Chinese man named Kin-Fo who is bored with his life and decides to hire a professional assassin to kill him. However, just as he has made this decision, he discovers that his fortune has been lost due to the incompetence of his financial advisor. Kin-Fo is now forced to live a life of poverty, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Wang, who becomes his companion and confidante. Together, they navigate the challenges and tribulations of life in China, including political unrest, economic upheaval, and social injustice. Through his experiences, Kin-Fo learns important lessons about the true meaning of happiness and the value of human relationships. Verne's novel is a captivating tale of adventure, romance, and personal transformation, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing China in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163096520
• ISBN13: 9781163096529
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"