The Song Of Everlasting Sorrow by Wang Anyi
A Novel of Shanghai
Set in post-World War II Shanghai, the story follows the life of Wang Qiyao, a young woman whose beauty and charm lead her to become a celebrated film actress and beauty queen. As political and social upheavals reshape China, Qiyao's fortunes rise and fall, reflecting the turbulent changes around her. Through her relationships and personal struggles, the narrative explores themes of nostalgia, loss, and the passage of time, painting a poignant portrait of a woman and a city caught in the relentless flow of history.
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- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- Chinese
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 7th on Top 25 Best Fiction Books on China: Understanding Contemporary China through Modern Literary Fiction (What’s on Weibo)
- 35th on 100 China Books You Have To Read (The China Project)
- 39th on 20th century 100 Best Chinese Fictions (Asia Weekly)