Description

This powerful novel offers a deeply personal and unflinching look at life under the oppressive totalitarian regime of Mao Tse-tung during the tumultuous Cultural Revolution. Through the eyes of an alter-ego of the author, the narrative weaves together memories of past experiences and reflections on a world turned upside down. It is a profound exploration of identity, memory, and the enduring human spirit in the face of political upheaval and personal loss. The author's masterful prose captures the psychological toll of living under constant surveillance and the search for truth amidst pervasive propaganda.

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paperback

HarperCollins Publishers Australia

Published Jan 1, 2004

624 pages

ISBN: 9780732275761

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Details

First Published

2000

Language

eng

Translation

From: chi

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for One Man's Bible by Gao, Xingjian..

War/Trauma
Death/Grief
Racism/Discrimination