I just realised. Things drip into my brain days later when it comes to certain books. The circular structure, the returning to the origin &c, it fits in perfectly with the taoist idea, which must be part of any Ancient China, I think; and it fits very well with the image of Li Kao. The anti-authoritarian movement.
*MySmiley*
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The Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart
10/01/2011 03:08:39 PM
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Re: It sounds excellent. If I see it, I'll pick it up. *NM*
10/01/2011 08:39:13 PM
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Or if I see it you might get it as a belated Christmas present/ birthday present
11/01/2011 10:46:41 AM
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It is quite lovely.
13/01/2011 10:33:20 PM
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