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Discover the powerful narrative of 'The Woman Back from Moscow', a brand new trade paperback novel published by Random House US in 2024. This compelling story, based on the true life of the pioneering stage director Sun Weishi, immerses you in the complex history of China's Communist Party. Written by National Book Award-winning author Ha Jin, this epic tale sheds light on a significant yet often overlooked chapter of Chinese theater and politics during the Cultural Revolution.
As a young actress, Sun Weishi made a crucial choice to study in Moscow, a decision influenced by influential figures like Zhou Enlai and Mao Zedong. Her experiences in World War II provided her with unique insights that propelled her upon her return to China, where she produced notable works by Chekhov and Gogol, as well as social dramas like Uncle Tom's Cabin. However, her groundbreaking career as China's first female director faced tremendous challenges during the tumultuous period of the Cultural Revolution, leading to a fierce rivalry with Jiang Qing, Mao's final wife.
With themes of ambition, resilience, and the realities of communism, Ha Jin adeptly navigates the personal and political landscapes that defined Sun Weishi's life. 'The Woman Back from Moscow' is not just a historical novel; it is a testament to the struggles of women in a patriarchal society, making it a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history, politics, and the arts.
Available for delivery. Enjoy fast and reliable service, ensuring that this literary gem reaches you without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781635423778
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2024
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Description:
Through the life of a remarkable woman-based on pioneering stage director Sun Weishi (1921-1968)-this epic novel immerses us in the multifaceted history of China's Communist Party.
A powerful, insightful account from the National Book Award-winning author, who came of age during the Cultural Revolution.
As a promising young actress, Sun Weishi made the critical decision to pursue her studies in Moscow-with the blessing of her influential adoptive father, Zhou Enlai, and Mao himself. The valuable insights she gained there during World War II, most notably the significance of characters' inner lives, would enable her to excel back in China, where she produced works by Chekhov and Gogol, and other socially progressive dramas, such as an adaptation of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Her striking career as China's first female director of modern spoken drama (Huaju) would be derailed with the advent of the Cultural Revolution in 1966, however, which put her once again at odds with an old enemy-Jiang Qing,
a fellow actress who schemed her way to the top as Mao's fourth and final wife.
Through the decades-long rivalry between these two complex women, and their differing approaches to the men in power who shaped their lives, Ha Jin deftly explores the ideals of communism and the reality of the Chinese Communist Party. At the same time, the novel captivates us with Sun Weishi's personal struggles and triumphs, as she navigates friendship, love, art, and politics amidst the great events of the twentieth century.
As a young actress, Sun Weishi made a crucial choice to study in Moscow, a decision influenced by influential figures like Zhou Enlai and Mao Zedong. Her experiences in World War II provided her with unique insights that propelled her upon her return to China, where she produced notable works by Chekhov and Gogol, as well as social dramas like Uncle Tom's Cabin. However, her groundbreaking career as China's first female director faced tremendous challenges during the tumultuous period of the Cultural Revolution, leading to a fierce rivalry with Jiang Qing, Mao's final wife.
With themes of ambition, resilience, and the realities of communism, Ha Jin adeptly navigates the personal and political landscapes that defined Sun Weishi's life. 'The Woman Back from Moscow' is not just a historical novel; it is a testament to the struggles of women in a patriarchal society, making it a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history, politics, and the arts.
Available for delivery. Enjoy fast and reliable service, ensuring that this literary gem reaches you without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781635423778
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2024
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Description:
Through the life of a remarkable woman-based on pioneering stage director Sun Weishi (1921-1968)-this epic novel immerses us in the multifaceted history of China's Communist Party.
A powerful, insightful account from the National Book Award-winning author, who came of age during the Cultural Revolution.
As a promising young actress, Sun Weishi made the critical decision to pursue her studies in Moscow-with the blessing of her influential adoptive father, Zhou Enlai, and Mao himself. The valuable insights she gained there during World War II, most notably the significance of characters' inner lives, would enable her to excel back in China, where she produced works by Chekhov and Gogol, and other socially progressive dramas, such as an adaptation of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Her striking career as China's first female director of modern spoken drama (Huaju) would be derailed with the advent of the Cultural Revolution in 1966, however, which put her once again at odds with an old enemy-Jiang Qing,
a fellow actress who schemed her way to the top as Mao's fourth and final wife.
Through the decades-long rivalry between these two complex women, and their differing approaches to the men in power who shaped their lives, Ha Jin deftly explores the ideals of communism and the reality of the Chinese Communist Party. At the same time, the novel captivates us with Sun Weishi's personal struggles and triumphs, as she navigates friendship, love, art, and politics amidst the great events of the twentieth century.