The Miseries Of Fo Hi: A Celestial Functionary (1883)

By Francisque Sarcey

Book Overview

The Miseries of Fo Hi: A Celestial Functionary is a novel written by Francisque Sarcey and published in 1883. The book is set in China and follows the story of Fo Hi, a celestial functionary who has been banished from heaven and forced to live on Earth. The novel explores the themes of power, corruption, and redemption as Fo Hi navigates his new life on Earth and tries to find a way back to heaven. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including corrupt officials, greedy merchants, and impoverished peasants, all of whom contribute to his understanding of the human condition. The Miseries of Fo Hi is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the human experience and remains a classic of 19th-century literature.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: 1165786281
• ISBN13: 9781165786282
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"