Description
In the heart of eleventh-century Tun-huang, a city teeming with diverse cultures and ancient secrets, a young scholar finds his life irrevocably altered. Drawn into a world of fierce passions and astonishing adventures, he encounters a proud Hsi-hsia woman whose spirit mirrors the untamed landscape. As political turmoil and personal desires intertwine, they become entangled in a plot to safeguard sacred scriptures, leading to a profound meditation on the enduring mystery of history and the fate of knowledge.
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paperback
New York Review Books
Published Jan 1, 2010
240 pages
ISBN: 9781590173626
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Details
First Published
1959
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
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