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- Title Kingdom of Characters: A Tale of Language, Obsession, and Genius in Modern China
- Author Jing Tsu
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- Pages 336
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group
- ISBN 9780141985312 / 0141985313
- Weight 0.54 lbs (0.24 kg)
- Dimensions 7.8 x 5.08 x 0.7 in (19.81 x 12.90 x 1.78 cm)
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