Wang the Ninth: The Story of a Chinese Boy by B. L. Putnam Weale
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"Wang the Ninth: The Story of a Chinese Boy" by B. L. Putnam Weale is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the young protagonist, Wang the Ninth, an unfortunate child born into poverty in China, who embarks on a journey through personal and societal struggles as he seeks a better life. The story paints a vivid picture of Wang's early experiences, including the abandonment by his mother
and the subsequent hardships faced by him and his father. The opening of the book introduces us to Wang the Ninth's dire circumstances as he begins his journey of survival. At just three years old, he is pushed along in a wheelbarrow by his father, who is desperate after famine strikes their village, leading to the sale of his siblings and the departure of his mother. This tumultuous backdrop sets the stage for Wang's adventures in the city, where he begins to learn about the world, confront poverty, and discover the complexities of human relationships. The chapters transition from his father's struggles to his own as he adapts to his environment, highlighting themes of resilience, independence, and the quest for identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Putnam Weale, B. L. (Bertram Lenox), 1877-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wang the Ninth: The Story of a Chinese Boy |
| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke, Katie Hernandez and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | China -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37376 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 390 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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