Description
Discover the captivating journey within **The Walking Boy**, a remarkable novel that takes readers deep into early eighth-century Tang Dynasty China, during the reign of the first Female Emperor Wu Zhao. This quest novel, penned by the acclaimed author, invites you to follow Baoshi, the 'walking boy', as he embarks on a pilgrimage from the serene Mount Hua to the bustling capital of Chang'an in search of his Master’s long-lost lover, Ardhanari. The narrative is rich with intricate storytelling, featuring psychological complexities and an enchanting exploration of gender and identity.
As Baoshi meets an array of diverse characters, from ordinary citizens to royal officials, he confronts his own hidden fears and societal expectations. In a tale that combines elements of classical Chinese literature with contemporary themes of feminism and queerness, **The Walking Boy** subverts traditional tropes, inviting an exploration of inner alchemy and enlightenment. Immerse yourself in a world filled with secrets, magic, and vivid landscapes where each character contributes to an unforgettable tapestry of adventure and self-discovery.
Whether you're drawn to intricate storytelling or the nuances of historical fiction, this novel delivers a profound reading experience that resonates with modern readers seeking depth and originality. Join Baoshi on his transformative journey and uncover the magic of The Walking Boy.
**Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.**
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781551527635
Year: 2019
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Description:
The Walking Boy is a quest novel set in early eighth-century
Tang Dynasty China, in the final days of the rule of the first Female Emperor
Wu Zhao. The ailing hermit monk Harelip sends his disciple Baoshi on a
pilgrimage from Mount Hua to Chang'an, the Western capital; Baoshi is the 'walking
boy' charged with locating Harelip's missing former lover Ardhanari. Baoshi
lives with a secret only his Master knows, and he is filled with fears of being
discovered. On his journey, Baoshi crosses paths with both commoners and imperial
officials, as well as others who take delight in their queer identities; in
doing so, he is released powerfully from his past shame.
The Walking Boy is a book of quiet subversion, upending
classical Chinese tropes with contemporary ideas around gender and feminism. Filled
with psychological complexities, magic and poetic allusions to classical
Chinese literature, The Walking Boy
explores the intrigue of inner alchemy while exorcising the ghosts of history.
'In The Walking Boy, Kwa's world-building is meticulous and
rich, her characters both intellectually gripping and incredibly sensual, and
she puts her signature subversive queer, feminist spin on the narrative.' — Amber Dawn, author of Sodom Road Exit
'At the court, at the caves, in the cities and the mountains,
secrets and mysteries abound. This novel has it all, palace intrigues,
betrayals, spirits, enlightenment, magic, and visual and sensual delights. A
diverse cast of fascinating characters and, page after page, poetic
pronouncements to guide one, to live and to die by. I was spellbound to the
As Baoshi meets an array of diverse characters, from ordinary citizens to royal officials, he confronts his own hidden fears and societal expectations. In a tale that combines elements of classical Chinese literature with contemporary themes of feminism and queerness, **The Walking Boy** subverts traditional tropes, inviting an exploration of inner alchemy and enlightenment. Immerse yourself in a world filled with secrets, magic, and vivid landscapes where each character contributes to an unforgettable tapestry of adventure and self-discovery.
Whether you're drawn to intricate storytelling or the nuances of historical fiction, this novel delivers a profound reading experience that resonates with modern readers seeking depth and originality. Join Baoshi on his transformative journey and uncover the magic of The Walking Boy.
**Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.**
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781551527635
Year: 2019
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Description:
The Walking Boy is a quest novel set in early eighth-century
Tang Dynasty China, in the final days of the rule of the first Female Emperor
Wu Zhao. The ailing hermit monk Harelip sends his disciple Baoshi on a
pilgrimage from Mount Hua to Chang'an, the Western capital; Baoshi is the 'walking
boy' charged with locating Harelip's missing former lover Ardhanari. Baoshi
lives with a secret only his Master knows, and he is filled with fears of being
discovered. On his journey, Baoshi crosses paths with both commoners and imperial
officials, as well as others who take delight in their queer identities; in
doing so, he is released powerfully from his past shame.
The Walking Boy is a book of quiet subversion, upending
classical Chinese tropes with contemporary ideas around gender and feminism. Filled
with psychological complexities, magic and poetic allusions to classical
Chinese literature, The Walking Boy
explores the intrigue of inner alchemy while exorcising the ghosts of history.
'In The Walking Boy, Kwa's world-building is meticulous and
rich, her characters both intellectually gripping and incredibly sensual, and
she puts her signature subversive queer, feminist spin on the narrative.' — Amber Dawn, author of Sodom Road Exit
'At the court, at the caves, in the cities and the mountains,
secrets and mysteries abound. This novel has it all, palace intrigues,
betrayals, spirits, enlightenment, magic, and visual and sensual delights. A
diverse cast of fascinating characters and, page after page, poetic
pronouncements to guide one, to live and to die by. I was spellbound to the