The Mirror of Kong Ho

Name: The Mirror of Kong Ho
Author: Ernest Bramah

By Ernest Bramah

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A collection of comic epistolary sketches by a Chinese gentleman reporting Western customs to his homeland. Through a sequence of letters he records astonishment and ironic misinterpretation of urban life, from mechanical carriages and pianos to social rituals, treating unfamiliar devices as demons or curiosities. The pieces mix travel anecdote, civic observation, and gentle satire, contrasting differing norms and manners while exploring cultural misunderstanding, practical oddities, and personal reactions to modernity in a wry, observational voice.

About the Author

Ernest Bramah

Ernest Bramah was an English author best known for his contributions to the detective and fantasy genres. He created the character Max Carrados, a blind detective whose unique perspective allows him to solve mysteries in innovative ways, featured prominently in works like "Four Max Carrados Detective Stories" and "Max Carrados." Additionally, Bramah is celebrated for his humorous tales of Kai Lung, a Chinese storyteller, as seen in "Kai Lung's Golden Hours" and "The Wallet of Kai Lung." His writing is characterized by wit, clever plots, and a distinctive narrative style, making him a notable figure in early 20th-century literature.