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Synopsis
A lively and amusing set of stories, constructed as a series of letters dealing with the oddities and eccentricities of the West, purportedly written by Kong Ho, a Chinese man visiting early 20th century London. First published 1905.
Is The Mirror of Kong Ho appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This satirical epistolary work uses a Chinese narrator's observations to humorously critique early 20th-century British society, but contains period-typical Orientalist stereotypes and outdated racial attitudes that require historical context.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include racism.
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Who'll love this
Adults interested in historical satire and early 20th-century social commentary will appreciate the humor and cultural observations.