Jou Pu Tuan: A 17th Century Erotic Novel by Li Yu [1966 PAPERBACK] • Grove Press

Jou Pu Tuan: A 17th Century Erotic Novel by Li Yu [alternately titled The Carnal Prayer Mat]

VINTAGE PAPERBACK [1966] GROVE PRESS

First Evergreen Black Cat Edition.

Vintage paperback in good conditiom.  Very nice reading copy with some visible wear /  creasing to cover. 

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In the 300 years since its initial publication, Li Yu's book has been widely read in China, where it is recognized as a benchmark of erotic literature and currently enjoys the distinction of being a banned-in-Beijing classic.