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Step into Shanghai’s bustling streets through the wit and voice of Chang, a sharp-eyed narrator who threads humor with life’s rough edges.
Take a walk with Small Me as he describes a city full of color, contrast, and comic misadventure. This edition follows his meetings, mischief, and the everyday lessons that unfold in a world where tradition meets modern influence and strangers stir up both trouble and laughter.
- A vivid portrait of Shanghai life, from crowded streets to quiet temples
- Humorous exchanges that illuminate cultural clash and curiosity
- A lively narrator whose misadventures mix charm, satire, and heart
- Scenes of family, work, and everyday Chinese life in a changing city
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of episodic stories narrated from the point of view of a young Chinese man, called Small Me, who serves as a house servant to various foreign families in Shanghai. Through comical mishaps and cultural misunderstandings, the foreigner's reckless habits, arrogance, and disrespect for Chinese customs contrast with Small Me's unwavering politeness and dignified attempts to educate and assist these ex-pats. Each chapter highlights a different theme, such as camaraderie, honor, and friendship, as Small Me weaves a colorful tapestry of inter-cultural encounters and attempts to navigate the complexities of clashing civilizations. By shedding light on the prevailing views and social attitudes prevalent in early 1900s China, this book prompts introspection on the lasting effects of colonialism, while celebrating the quiet resilience and enduring spirit of the Chinese people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330533918_0
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