Peking Story by David Kidd
The Last Days of Old China
Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing China during the late 1940s and early 1950s, this memoir offers a poignant glimpse into the life of an American expatriate who marries into an aristocratic Chinese family. As the country transitions from the remnants of imperial rule to the rise of communism, the narrative captures the beauty and complexity of traditional Chinese culture, juxtaposed with the inevitable loss and transformation brought by political upheaval. Through intimate anecdotes and vivid descriptions, the story reflects on themes of love, identity, and the bittersweet passage of time.
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- Published
- 1960
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 208
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 32nd on 100 China Books You Have To Read (The China Project)