The Little Critic. Essays, Satires and Sketches on China. (First Series: 1930-1932).
Shanghai. The Commercial Press, Ltd., 1935. Stock ID #172245 This book contains a selection of essays written by Lin Yutang for the "Little Critic". The author suggests that '..the "Sketches" be read for their sheer nonsense while one is on travel, the "Satires" be read during committee meetings with long-winded speakers for the purpose of keeping oneself awake, while the "Essays" should be read exactly for the opposite purpose of inducement to sleep, and for that purpose, this volume may be safely recommended for the bedside table'. When referring to this item please quote stockid 172245.
x + 299pp, endpapers faintly browned, royal blue covered boards titles stamped in gilt on upper cover and spine. The front pastedown has some rippling, the original dust wrapper has a slightly sunned spine but a lovely clean, tight and firm copy.
Price: $295.00 AU