Barry Hughart
Barry Hughart was an American author best known for his series of fantasy novels set in an ancient China that never was. His most famous work is 'Bridge of Birds', which won the World Fantasy Award in 1985. Hughart's writing is characterized by its blend of myth, history, and humor.
Books
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1. Bridge of Birds
"Bridge of Birds" is a fantasy novel set in ancient China, where a young man named Number Ten Ox sets out to find a cure for a mysterious illness that has befallen the children of his village. Along the way, he enlists the help of a wise and eccentric scholar named Master Li, and together they embark on a series of adventures that take them across the land. Along the way, they encounter gods, demons, and other supernatural beings, all while trying to uncover the truth behind the illness and save the children of the village.
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