Chimerica by Lucy Kirkwood
Set against the backdrop of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and the evolving relationship between China and America, this gripping narrative follows a photojournalist who captured an iconic image of a lone protester standing before a tank. Years later, as he grapples with the impact of his work, he embarks on a quest to uncover the identity of the mysterious "Tank Man." The story weaves through themes of truth, memory, and the power of images, exploring the personal and political ramifications of a single moment frozen in time.
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- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 128-144
- Original Language
- English
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