The Flowers Of War by Yan Geling
Set against the harrowing backdrop of the 1937 Nanking Massacre, the story unfolds within the confines of a Western-run convent where a group of Chinese schoolgirls seek refuge. Their sanctuary is disrupted by the arrival of a group of prostitutes, also fleeing the violence. As the Japanese forces close in, the unlikely group must navigate their differences and find solidarity in their shared struggle for survival. The narrative poignantly explores themes of sacrifice, humanity, and the complexities of moral choices in the face of overwhelming brutality.
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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- Chinese
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- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- Chinese
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- Alternate Titles
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- 13 Flowers of Nanjing
- The 13 Women of Nanjing
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- 20th on Top 25 Best Fiction Books on China: Understanding Contemporary China through Modern Literary Fiction (What’s on Weibo)