Kai Lung's Golden Hours

Kai Lung's Golden Hours is a fantasy novel by English author Ernest Bramah, first published in 1922. The story follows the witty storyteller Kai Lung as he navigates humorous and intricate situations rooted in Chinese folklore and philosophy. The narrative begins with Kai Lung seeking refuge from the sun, leading to a conversation about storytelling with two maidens, before an ominous presence interrupts. Notable for its clever interweaving of tales and themes of construction in writing, the book includes a preface by Hilaire Belloc and has been reissued multiple times, including a 1972 edition by Ballantine Books.