Bøker av Ernest Bramah

"Kai Lung's Golden Hours" written by using Ernest Bramah. Kai Lung, a Chinese storyteller, and one-of-a-kind figures who follow him talk to every other over the path of the book. Kai Lung's memories are exciting to his target market due to the fact they're complete of wit, smart wordplay, and subtle ethical lessons. The memories take region in a made-up model of historical China and are a mixture of fables, parables, and humorous stories. Kai Lung is always at chance, however he uses his storytelling talents to get through hard eventualities and preserve each person round him entertained. The plots are formed by means of tough storytelling inside storytelling, which provides to the complexity of the story. Bramah's work sticks out due to how properly it's miles written, how amusing the language is, and how thrilling the character of Kai Lung is. There is a nice sense of humor inside the testimonies that make amusing of politicians, society norms, and human nature. Readers can revel in Kai Lung's adventures and the smart memories he writes whilst additionally having their minds blown. "Kai Lung's Golden Hours" remains a wonderful example of Bramah's particular style and potential to combine Eastern story patterns with Western literary ideas. A lot of individuals who like smart tales with a bit of whimsy love this collection for its allure, wit, and timeless allure.

"The Wallet of Kai Lung" is a collection of enchanting and exotic tales written by British author Ernest Bramah. Set in ancient China, this book follows the adventures of Kai Lung, a clever and witty storyteller, as he travels through the mythical land of China, captivating listeners with his imaginative and captivating tales. The novel is structured as a frame story, with Kai Lung, a humble storyteller, finding himself in various situations where he must use his storytelling skills to charm and entertain his captors, thereby saving his life. Each story he weaves showcases his mastery of language, employing colorful metaphors, and also astute observations of human nature. As Kai Lung spins his tales and readers are transported into a world of romance heroism, and also intrigue, filled with courtly intrigue, cunning villains, and benevolent rulers. The stories often revolve around themes of wit, wisdom, and the power of words, all woven into fantastical narratives with delightful twists. Bramah's portrayal of ancient Chinese culture is both vivid and imaginative, creating a delightful blend of humor, wisdom, and adventure. Kai Lung's charm and intelligence make him a compelling protagonist, and each tale is a delightful exploration of the art of storytelling itself.

In "The Mirror of Kong Ho," Ernest Bramah crafts a vivid portrayal of London's Edwardian era, skillfully blending cultural satire with wit and charm. The collection's tales provide a window into the world of Kong Ho, a wise and perceptive Chinese philosopher who navigates the complexities of British society. Throughout the stories which that Kong Ho's interactions with the British people lead to humorous misunderstandings and cultural clashes, and moments of profound insight. Bramah uses the character of Kong Ho as a lens to explore the intricacies of cross-cultural communication, shedding light on the humorous and sometimes poignant aspects of human behavior. Ernest Bramah's storytelling is marked by a blend of gentle satire and other one astute observations, creating an endearing and memorable protagonist in Kong Ho. As readers accompany Kong Ho on his London adventures and they are treated to a delightful exploration of cultural diversity and the universal themes of human nature. "The Mirror of Kong Ho" remains a beloved classic for its timeless humor, clever social commentary, and engaging narratives. Bramah's ability to entertain and provoke thought makes this collection a valuable addition to the literary world, leaving a lasting impression on readers of all generations.

The Secret of the League: The Story of a Social War, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Ernest Bramah¿s Kai Lung stories are set in a fantastical ancient China and written with an oblique, ornate prose style that serves to mimic that of Chinese folk tales. The titular character is an itinerant storyteller and the books themselves are mostly collections of stories presented as if he were narrating.Kai Lung¿s Golden Hours, published in 1922, is the second of the Kai Lung books, and the first to have an overarching framing narrative and thus be published as a novel. In it we see Kai Lung brought before the court of the Mandarin Shan Tien, having been accused of treason by the Mandarin¿s agent Ming-shu. Appealing to Shan Tien¿s appreciation for refined narrative, Kai Lung tries to regain his freedom by spinning a series of beguiling tales filled with aphorisms and humorous understatement.

A fictitious blind investigator named Max Carrados appears in Ernest Bramah's 1914 collection of mystery stories and books, Four Max Carrados Detective Stories. In the Strand Magazine, the four Max Carrados detective stories coexisted with the Sherlock Holmes adventures. The Carrados stories routinely outsold the Holmes stories at the time, even though they didn't have the same length. Bramah was frequently billed above Arthur Conan Doyle. Max Carrados and The Eyes of Max Carrados, according to George Orwell, "are the only detective stories since Poe that are worth re-reading," together with those of Doyle and R. Austin Freeman. In the first narrative, "The Coin of Dionysius," Max Carrados and his regular sidekick Mr. Carlyle's personalities are described. Private investigator Mr. Carlyle oversees a business that focuses primarily on divorce and defalcation. For an expert opinion on a tetradrachm of Dionysius the Elder of Sicily that he suspects may have been a counterfeit put into a famous collection during a theft, he is led to Wynn Carrados' residence at The Turrets in Richmond, London. When they first meet, the blind Carrados quickly recognizes Mr. Carlyle as Louis Calling, a former classmate from St. Michael's.

Ernest Bramah (1868-1942) was an English author of considerable repute in his day. In total Bramah published 21 books and numerous short stories and features. His humorous works were ranked with Jerome K Jerome, and W. W. Jacobs; his detective stories with Conan Doyle; his politico-science fiction with H. G. Wells and his supernatural stories with Algernon Blackwood. George Orwell acknowledged that Bramah''s book What Might Have Been (1907) influenced his seminal Nineteen Eighty-Four (1948). Bramah, the creator of the immortal Kai Lung and Max Carrados, was a recluse who refused to allow his public even the slightest glimpse of his private life - secrecy perhaps only matched by E. W. Hornung, the creator of Raffles, and today, J. D. Salinger.

A lively and amusing collection of letters on western living written by Kong Ho, a Chinese gentleman. These addressed to his homeland, refer to the Westerners in London as barbarians and many of the aids to life in our society give Kong Ho endless food for thought. These are things such as the motor car and the piano; unknown in China at this time.

Ernest Bramah (1868-1942) was an English author of considerable repute in his day. In total Bramah published 21 books and numerous short stories and features. His humorous works were ranked with Jerome K Jerome, and W. W. Jacobs; his detective stories with Conan Doyle; his politico-science fiction with H. G. Wells and his supernatural stories with Algernon Blackwood. George Orwell acknowledged that Bramah''s book What Might Have Been (1907) influenced his seminal Nineteen Eighty-Four (1948). Bramah, the creator of the immortal Kai Lung and Max Carrados, was a recluse who refused to allow his public even the slightest glimpse of his private life - secrecy perhaps only matched by E. W. Hornung, the creator of Raffles, and today, J. D. Salinger.

Ernest Bramah (1868-1942) was an English author of considerable repute in his day. In total Bramah published 21 books and numerous short stories and features. His humorous works were ranked with Jerome K Jerome, and W. W. Jacobs; his detective stories with Conan Doyle; his politico-science fiction with H. G. Wells and his supernatural stories with Algernon Blackwood. George Orwell acknowledged that Bramah''s book What Might Have Been (1907) influenced his seminal Nineteen Eighty-Four (1948). Bramah, the creator of the immortal Kai Lung and Max Carrados, was a recluse who refused to allow his public even the slightest glimpse of his private life - secrecy perhaps only matched by E. W. Hornung, the creator of Raffles, and today, J. D. Salinger.