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Discover the captivating collection of short stories titled 'Bapo' by Nicholas Jose, a masterful exploration of cultural relations between Australia and China. This brand new edition, published by Giramondo Publishing in 2014, showcases Jose's profound understanding of the human experience, set against the backdrop of significant historical moments. The title references an intriguing style of Chinese painting that creates optical illusions, aptly mirroring the book's themes of fragmented lives and complex narratives. 'Bapo' translates to 'eight broken,' symbolizing both the Chinese notion of luck and the resilience found in survival. Dive into tales featuring artists, diplomats, and refugees as they navigate the crossroads of their lives, reflecting on hope, idealism, and the weight of the past. Ideal for readers who cherish cultural stories, this collection is a must-have for anyone interested in contemporary literature and cross-cultural narratives. Shipping for this item is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Enhance your bookshelf with this unique literary artifact today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922146632
Year: 2014
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Nicholas Jose was Cultural Counsellor at the Australian Embassy in Beijing from 1987 to 1990, at a vital moment in China's history, and has played an important role in artistic relations between the two countries since then. The title of his new collection of stories refers to an unusual kind of Chinese painting, that tricks the eye into thinking it sees a collage of fragments. Bapo means 'eight broken', where eight is a Chinese lucky number and 'broken' suggests that luck has run out, though there's another kind of luck in simply surviving and holding it all together, less glorious maybe, but not so bad in the long run. The stories feature a cast of characters, artists, diplomats, entrepreneurs, refugees, families at the crossroads. They are all held by the past in some way, its hope, idealism, romance, adventure - and aware of its susceptibility to corruption, disappointment or manipulation.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922146632
Year: 2014
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Nicholas Jose was Cultural Counsellor at the Australian Embassy in Beijing from 1987 to 1990, at a vital moment in China's history, and has played an important role in artistic relations between the two countries since then. The title of his new collection of stories refers to an unusual kind of Chinese painting, that tricks the eye into thinking it sees a collage of fragments. Bapo means 'eight broken', where eight is a Chinese lucky number and 'broken' suggests that luck has run out, though there's another kind of luck in simply surviving and holding it all together, less glorious maybe, but not so bad in the long run. The stories feature a cast of characters, artists, diplomats, entrepreneurs, refugees, families at the crossroads. They are all held by the past in some way, its hope, idealism, romance, adventure - and aware of its susceptibility to corruption, disappointment or manipulation.