Rickshaw Boy: A Novel

**A classic of Chinese literature, "Lao She's great novel" depicts an orphaned working class man determined to realize his dreams in 1930s Beijing ( *New York Times* ).**
A beautiful new translation of the classic Chinese novel from Lao She, one of the most acclaimed and popular Chinese writers of the twentieth century, *Rickshaw Boy* chronicles the trials and misadventures of a poor Beijing rickshaw driver. Originally published in 1937, *Rickshaw Boy* —and the power and artistry of Lao She—can now be appreciated by a contemporary American audience.
"An impressive novel of an individual struggling against and defeated by a corrupt society. Recommended for readers who enjoy modern tragedies such as Jane Smiley's *A Thousand Acres*." — *Library Journal*