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PublisherOther Press, LLC

ISBN-101635423775

ISBN-139781635423778

eBay Product ID (ePID)26057282628

Product Key Features

Book TitleWoman Back from Moscow: in Pursuit of Beauty : a Novel

Number of Pages736 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicGeneral, Biographical, Historical

Publication Year2023

IllustratorYes

GenreFiction

AuthorHa Jin

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height2 in

Item Weight30.9 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2023-006309

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews" The Woman Back from Moscow is a brilliant historical novel of a young woman who dares to pursue her artistic dream amid the political shadow of China from the late 1930s to the 1960s, a poignant revelation of Chinese affinity to Russian culture and politics, and a penetrating study of the powerful Communist Party leaders, whose love and lust spell the rise and fall of those close to them, all told in Ha Jin's signature prose, simple yet hypnotic. The Woman Back from Moscow reminds me of Wolf Hall , in its epic range and intensity and importance. Readers of historical fiction and literary fiction will relish this masterpiece." --Weina Dai Randel, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Last Rose of Shanghai and Night Angels " The Woman Back from Moscow is an enthralling tale of courage, conviction, and resilience. Ha Jin's evocative portrayal of Sun 'Yomei' Weishi--an idealistic actress turned stage director--reflects his meticulous research and powerful imagination. During the Cultural Revolution, Sun gets caught in the cross hairs of Jiang Ching, Mao Zedong's vengeful wife. Deeply compelling." --Vanessa Hua, author of Forbidden City Praise for Waiting : Winner of the National Book Award, PEN / Faulkner Award, and Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize "Ha Jin's novel could hardly be less theatrical, yet we're immediately engaged by its narrative structure, by its wry humor and by the subtle, startling shifts it produces in our understanding of characters and their situation." -- New York Times Book Review "Subtle and complex--his best work to date. A moving meditation on the effects of time upon love." -- Washington Post "A simple love story that transcends cultural barriers...Convincing and rich in detail...Filled with an earthy poetic grace." -- Chicago Tribune, Praise for Waiting : Winner of the National Book Award, PEN / Faulkner Award, and Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize "Ha Jin's novel could hardly be less theatrical, yet we're immediately engaged by its narrative structure, by its wry humor and by the subtle, startling shifts it produces in our understanding of characters and their situation." -- New York Times Book Review "Subtle and complex--his best work to date. A moving meditation on the effects of time upon love." -- Washington Post "A simple love story that transcends cultural barriers...Convincing and rich in detail...Filled with an earthy poetic grace." -- Chicago Tribune, " The Woman Back from Moscow is a brilliant historical novel of a young woman who dares to pursue her artistic dream amid the political shadow of China from the late 1930s to the 1960s, a poignant revelation of Chinese affinity to Russian culture and politics, and a penetrating study of the powerful Communist Party leaders, whose love and lust spell the rise and fall of those close to them, all told in Ha Jin's signature prose, simple yet hypnotic. The Woman Back from Moscow reminds me of Wolf Hall , in its epic range and intensity and importance. Readers of historical fiction and literary fiction will relish this masterpiece." --Weina Dai Randel, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Last Rose of Shanghai and Night Angels Praise for Waiting : Winner of the National Book Award, PEN / Faulkner Award, and Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize "Ha Jin's novel could hardly be less theatrical, yet we're immediately engaged by its narrative structure, by its wry humor and by the subtle, startling shifts it produces in our understanding of characters and their situation." -- New York Times Book Review "Subtle and complex--his best work to date. A moving meditation on the effects of time upon love." -- Washington Post "A simple love story that transcends cultural barriers...Convincing and rich in detail...Filled with an earthy poetic grace." -- Chicago Tribune

SynopsisAs 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., 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.

LC Classification NumberPS3560.I6W66 2023