The Family
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 3rd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This poignant novel, The Family, chronicles the struggles of a traditional Chinese household grappling with the seismic shifts of the early 20th century. Pa Chin masterfully portrays the clash between ancient customs and burgeoning modern ideals through the lives of the Kao family. The narrative uncovers the suffocating pressures of filial piety and arranged marriages, juxtaposed with the characters' yearning for individual freedom and social change. It presents a powerful indictment of feudalistic structures while illustrating the enduring human spirit in the face of oppression. The tone is both critical and deeply empathetic, offering a window into a pivotal era of Chinese history.
Author: Pa Chin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Foreign Languages Press, Peking
Genre: Classic fiction
Edition: 3rd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This poignant novel, The Family, chronicles the struggles of a traditional Chinese household grappling with the seismic shifts of the early 20th century. Pa Chin masterfully portrays the clash between ancient customs and burgeoning modern ideals through the lives of the Kao family. The narrative uncovers the suffocating pressures of filial piety and arranged marriages, juxtaposed with the characters' yearning for individual freedom and social change. It presents a powerful indictment of feudalistic structures while illustrating the enduring human spirit in the face of oppression. The tone is both critical and deeply empathetic, offering a window into a pivotal era of Chinese history.