Blades of Grass : the Stories of Lao She

This anthology draws out the nuances of old-school Chinese humanism in Lao She's short stories, displaying these farcical pieces in the colloquialisms of modern language. The stories showcase the varied facets of Lao She's talent and draw the reader into his world. Stories by a Chinese writer. They range from A Man Who Doesn't Lie, which is a caricature of a habitual liar, to The Grand Opening, on a hospital which gives VD patients injections of tea.