The first novel out of modern China to win its author a reputation beyond the borders of her own country, Heavy Wings vividly reveals a setting still exotic to most Americans--daily life in contemporary Beijing.
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The first novel out of modern China to win its author a reputation beyond the borders of her own country, Heavy Wings vividly reveals a setting still exotic to most Americans--daily life in contemporary Beijing.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. CG5-An unread, tight, clean, sound copy in turquoise paper covered boards quarter bound in turquoise cloth with silver lettering and a silver graphic on the spine with only very minor overall shelf wear. The dust jacket shows only very minor overall shelf wear. Translated from the Chinese by Howard Goldblatt. A novel set in China and set in an auto plant in Beijing. The story is a microcosm of the ongoing struggle between reformers promoting more freedom and party hardliners clinging to the centrally managed economy and aats ideology which justifies their privilege and power. The author is a winner of the Mao Dun Prize. 308p.
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