Xiaobo, Wang
Pleasure of Thinking
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241633267
- author:
- Xiaobo, Wang
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 19.8 x 3.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Asian,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Wang Xiaobo's essays offer a rare glimpse into a world rarely discussed with honesty. Written with a light touch and wry sense of humour, these pieces reveal the author's thoughts on reading, silence, and the Cultural Revolution.
These essays also explore themes such as sociology, feminism, cultural clashes, and Chinese sci-fi, showcasing Wang Xiaobo's intellect and razor-sharp wit. A unique collection that provides a voice for English-speaking readers to experience for the first time.
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