Shan Sa
Shan Sa is a French author and painter of Chinese descent. Born on October 26, 1972, in Beijing, China, she moved to France in 1990. She writes in French and is best known for her novel 'The Girl Who Played Go,' which won the Prix Goncourt des Lycéens. Shan Sa's work often explores themes of history, culture, and identity, bridging her Chinese heritage and her adopted French homeland.
Books
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1. The Girl Who Played Go
Set in the 1930s during the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the novel intertwines the lives of a young Chinese girl, a master of the ancient board game Go, and a Japanese soldier. As the girl seeks refuge from the turmoil of war in the strategy and beauty of Go, she encounters the soldier in the public square where they silently engage in a series of games. The board becomes a silent battleground reflecting their personal and political struggles. Their growing connection and the insights they gain into each other's cultures and vulnerabilities lead to a poignant and tragic conclusion, underscoring the senselessness of war and the transcendent power of human connection and empathy.
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