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China in Ten Words

By Yu Hua
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China in Ten Words by Yu Hua offers a deeply personal and insightful portrait of modern China through ten carefully chosen Chinese phrases. Incorporating autobiography with social critique, Yu Hua reflects on his childhood, cultural shifts, and contemporary issues, providing a compelling narrative of the nation's transformation.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by personal and historical perspectives on China's recent past. The author offers a poignant and insightful exploration into the cultural and social changes in China through a blend of memoir and sharp observations.

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China in Ten Words

A courageous and intimate memoir of China framed in ten telling words: a Duckworth contemporary classic, beautifully repackaged for our 125th anniversary

In ten words, Yu Hua creates a portrait of modern China few writers are adept to convey - a Duckworth contemporary classic, beautifully repackaged for our 125th anniversary

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A courageous and intimate memoir of China framed in ten telling words.

People. Leader. Reading. Writing. Revolution. Grassroots. Through these and other common vernacular words and phrases, Yu Hua—widely regarded as one of China's greatest living writers—tells powerful personal stories of the Chinese experience from the Cultural Revolution to the 2010s.

With wit, insight, and courage, he presents a refreshingly candid vision of the 'Chinese miracle' and its consequences, and a unique perspective on one of the world's least understood nations.

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China in Ten Words by Yu Hua is a powerful memoir that provides a deeply personal and analytical view of China's rapid economic changes, revealing their darker aspects. Through his engaging and often caustic narrative, Yu offers a perspective from the common people, highlighting their struggles and resilience in a society where they often lack a voice. The book is gripping and thought-provoking, praised for its courageous and unflinching examination of contemporary China.

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ISBN: 9780715654903

Publisher: Duckworth Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Duckworth

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Yu Hua is the author of four novels, six collections of stories, and three collections of essays. His work has been translated into more than twenty languages. In 2002, he became the first Chinese writer to win the James Joyce Award. To Liveand Chronicle of a Blood Merchantwere named two of the past decade's ten most influential books in China by Wen Hui Bao, the largest newspaper in Shanghai. Yu Hua lives in Beijing.

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