A compelling saga of three generations in post-liberation China.
This book is a captivating journey through the tumultuous years of post-liberation China, as seen through the lives of the Sui, Zhao, and Li families. The author, Wei, beautifully captures the transformation of the fictional town of Wali, once a bustling hub of sailing ships, now left with the enchanting remnants of an ancient wooden ship. With rich storytelling and vivid descriptions, "The Ancient Ship" offers a poignant exploration of societal changes and the enduring human spirit, making it a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.
ISBN: 9780007286157
Authors:
Zhang Wei
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.39
(rated by 153 readers)
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Paperback. Pub Date :2008-08-18 400 English HarperCollins UK The classic bestselling Chinese novel spanning four decades following the creation of the Peoples Republic in 1949. translated into English for the first time.Originally published in 1987 . two years before the Tiananmen Square protests. The Ancient Ship immediately caused a sensation in China.Wei 's award-winning first novel is the story of three generations of the Sui. Zhao. and Li families living in the fictional northern town of Wali during the troubled years of China's post-liberation.Wei vividly depicts the changes in Wali. where most people have made their livelihood by simply cooking and selling noodles.Once the home to large sailing ships that travelled along the Luqing River. Wali is now left with an unearthed hull of an ancient wooden ship.The ship stands as a metaphor for Chi...
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