Mo, Yan
Sandalwood Death: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780806143392
- author:
- Mo, Yan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Oklahoma Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 424
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 2.5 x 22.5 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Historical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sandalwood Death is a powerful and poignant novel by Yan Mo, set against the backdrop of China's final imperial epoch. Against this broad historical canvas, the story centers on the complex interplay between its female protagonist, Sun Meiniang, and three paternal figures in her life.
The novel explores the bitter events surrounding the Boxer Rebellion, an anti-imperialist struggle waged by North China's farmers and craftsmen against Western influence. As the revolt unfolds, Mo Yan masterfully weaves together a range of artistic styles, from stylized arias and poetry to antiquated idiom and contemporary prose.
Translated into English by renowned translator Howard Goldblatt, Sandalwood Death is a stunning example of literary fiction, with starkly beautiful language that brings the brutal realities of late Imperial China to life. This is a gripping and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in historical fiction or Chinese literature.
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