Dai, Sijie

Balzac y La Joven Costurera China

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ISBN 13:: 9788478886500
author:: Dai, Sijie
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Salamandra
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 1.9 x 13.4 x 13.4 centimeters (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, General, ,
Condition:: New
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Set in 1960s China, Balzac y la joven costurera china tells the story of two Chinese adolescents sent to a remote village for "reeducation" under Mao Zedong's regime. Living in harsh conditions with limited prospects of return home, their lives are transformed by the discovery of a mysterious suitcase containing works of Western literature.

As they delve into the pages of Balzac, Dumas, Stendhal and Romain Roland, the two young men experience a world rich in poetry, emotions and passions. They learn that a book can be a powerful tool for conquest, particularly when it comes to winning over the charms of Sastrecilla, the beautiful daughter of the village tailor.

This novel explores themes of identity, culture and the human condition, set against the backdrop of China's tumultuous past. With its unique blend of historical context and literary inspiration, Balzac y la joven costurera china is a thought-provoking and engaging read.

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