by Lao She · Editions Philippe Picquier · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782877308311
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Discover in 'The Man Who Never Lied' the biting prose and critical wit of Lao She. This collection of fourteen stories weaves a tapestry of humor and resistance, where some stories shine with the intensity of a farce, while others darken to reflect the struggle against the Japanese invasion. Through a satirical lens, Lao She examines human efforts to reconcile their aspirations with reality, and their self-image with the facts. A literary gem that captures the essence of the human condition with a unique blend of irony and insight.
Shu Qingchun, known by his pen name Lao She, was a Chinese writer of Manchu ethnicity, known for his vivid portrayal of urban life and his colorful use of the Beijing dialect, such as in the novel Rickshaw Boy and the play Teahouse. During the Cultural Revolution, he was persecuted and either drowned himself or was murdered.
