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To Live by Hua Yu (2013-08-26)

活着

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To Live by Hua Yu (2013-08-26)

活着

Penned By Yu Hua
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After squandering his family's fortune in gambling dens and brothels, the young, deeply penitent Fugui settles down to do the honest work of a farmer. Forced by the Nationalist Army to leave behind his family, he witnesses the horrors and privations of the Civil War, only to return years later to face a string of hardships brought on by the ravages of the Cultural Revolution. Left with an ox as the companion of his final years, Fugui stands as a model of flinty authenticity, buoyed by his appreciation for life - sheer life - in this unforgettable narrative of humbling power.

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Yu Hua writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Yu Hua lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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