Description

Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 20th century in rural China, this epic novel chronicles three generations of a family's resilience and struggle. From the 1920s through the 1970s, their lives are interwoven with the dramatic events of war, occupation, and civil strife. The narrative unfolds amidst the lush, vibrant landscape of sorghum fields, painting a vivid picture of love, loss, and the enduring human spirit. Mo Yan masterfully blends historical sweep with intimate family saga, exploring themes of identity, survival, and the complex legacy of a nation in transformation.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin

Published Apr 1, 1994

461 pages

ISBN: 9781101656952

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Details

First Published

1987

Language

eng

Translation

From: chi

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Red Sorghum by Mo Yan.

Violence
Sexual Content
Death/Grief
War/Trauma