Spring Moon: A Novel Of China
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A sweeping work of historical fiction, Spring Moon: A Novel of China chronicles five generations of the Chang clan from the twilight of the Qing Dynasty through the turbulent upheavals of the twentieth century, including revolution, war, and the rise of Communism. At its heart is Spring Moon herself, a woman of remarkable resilience and grace whose life becomes a lens through which the transformation of an entire civilization is witnessed. Bette Bao Lord writes with lyrical authority, weaving together themes of duty, love, tradition, and loss against the grand backdrop of a nation in profound transition. The novel captures the tension between the ancient Confucian values of family and honor and the relentless tide of modernity, illustrating how each generation must reconcile its inheritance with an uncertain future. Rich in cultural detail and deeply human in its emotional scope, it stands as both an intimate family saga and an epic portrait of China's modern identity.
Author: Bette Bao Lord
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Book Club Associates London
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A sweeping work of historical fiction, Spring Moon: A Novel of China chronicles five generations of the Chang clan from the twilight of the Qing Dynasty through the turbulent upheavals of the twentieth century, including revolution, war, and the rise of Communism. At its heart is Spring Moon herself, a woman of remarkable resilience and grace whose life becomes a lens through which the transformation of an entire civilization is witnessed. Bette Bao Lord writes with lyrical authority, weaving together themes of duty, love, tradition, and loss against the grand backdrop of a nation in profound transition. The novel captures the tension between the ancient Confucian values of family and honor and the relentless tide of modernity, illustrating how each generation must reconcile its inheritance with an uncertain future. Rich in cultural detail and deeply human in its emotional scope, it stands as both an intimate family saga and an epic portrait of China's modern identity.