Li, Yiyun

The Vagrants

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ISBN 13:: 9780007196654
author:: Li, Yiyun
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Fourth Estate
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
Genre:: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Condition:: New
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The Vagrants by Yiyun Li is a powerful novel based on a true story from China in 1979. In this gripping tale, a young woman's loss of faith in Communism leads to her tragic death, sparking widespread unrest and uncertainty in the provincial town where she lived. As the town struggles to come to terms with the event, the lives of those around Gu Shan are forever changed. The story weaves together the experiences of various characters, each with their own hopes, fears, and motivations, creating a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of human resilience and the power of individual action. Yiyun Li's masterful storytelling brings this pivotal moment in Chinese history to life, offering a nuanced and deeply moving portrayal of a nation's struggles for freedom and identity.

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