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§Author· 1 book

Ina Rilke

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Cover of Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie

Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress

Dai Sijie, 2000
60 ratings

§ About Ina Rilke's books

Books on SansFiction
1
Published
2000
Average rating
3.2 / 5 across 60 ratings
Genres
Classics, General, History, Romance

The book: Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress (2000)

In this enchanting tale about the magic of reading and the wonder of romantic awakening, two hapless city boys exiled to a remote mountain village for re-education during China’s infamous Cultural Revolution. There they meet the daughter of the local tailor and discover a hidden stash of Western classics in Chinese translation.

Common questions about Ina Rilke

What is Ina Rilke best known for?
Ina Rilke is best known for Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, published in 2000 with 60 ratings and a 3.2 average. It is the most-rated of Ina Rilke's books on SansFiction.
What genres does Ina Rilke write?
Ina Rilke's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics, General, History and Romance.

Explore: Classics · General · History · Romance