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Gold Boy, Emerald Girl

Yiyun Li

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Gold Boy, Emerald Girl

by Yiyun Li
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Gold Boy, Emerald Girl
Gold Boy, Emerald Girl

Intimate narratives exploring human connections in China.

If you enjoy narratives that delve into the intricacies of human relationships and the personal struggles of individuals within the societal framework of China, "Gold Boy, Emerald Girl" can offer you a window into that world. Yiyun Li's collection of stories presents a tapestry of lives that are delicate in their emotional depth, yet universal in their experiences. Her ability to capture the subtle nuances of her characters' interactions makes this book a profound read for those who appreciate literary finesse and cultural reflection.

  • St. Francis College Literary Prize Nominee (2011)
  • O. Henry Award for 'Kindness' (2012)
  • The Story Prize Nominee (2010)
  • The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award Nominee for 'The Science of Flight' (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Gold Boy, Emerald Girl

by Yiyun Li
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ISBN: 9780007303106
Author: Yiyun Li
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Literature, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 2561 readers)

Description

In the title story, a professor introduces her middle-aged son to a favorite student, unaware of the student’s true affections. In “A Man Like Him,” a lifelong bachelor finds kinship with a man wrongly accused of an indiscretion. In “The Proprietress,” a reporter from Shanghai travels to a small town to write an article about the local prison, only to discover a far more intriguing story involving a shopkeeper who offers refuge to the wives and children of inmates. In “House Fire,” a young man who suspects his father of sleeping with the young man’s wife seeks the help of a detective agency run by a group of feisty old women.
 

Intimate narratives exploring human connections in China.

If you enjoy narratives that delve into the intricacies of human relationships and the personal struggles of individuals within the societal framework of China, "Gold Boy, Emerald Girl" can offer you a window into that world. Yiyun Li's collection of stories presents a tapestry of lives that are delicate in their emotional depth, yet universal in their experiences. Her ability to capture the subtle nuances of her characters' interactions makes this book a profound read for those who appreciate literary finesse and cultural reflection.

  • St. Francis College Literary Prize Nominee (2011)
  • O. Henry Award for 'Kindness' (2012)
  • The Story Prize Nominee (2010)
  • The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award Nominee for 'The Science of Flight' (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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