Nanjing 1937 by Ye Zhaoyan

Nanjing 1937 by Ye Zhaoyan

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Summary

Ding Wenyu is a spoilt university professor in a sterile marriage, caught in a cycle of drinking and debauchery. He falls in love with Yuyuan and publicly professes his love for her - to great ridicule from others. As Japanese troops invade Nanjing, Yuyuan's marriage crumbles and she turns to Ding.

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Nanjing 1937 by Ye Zhaoyan

A beautifully-observed story of love in a world on the brink of destruction. Ding Wenyu is a spoilt university professor in a sterile marriage, caught up in a cycle of drinking and debauchery. He falls headlong in love with the young and beautiful Yuyuan when he catches sight of her on her wedding day and publicly professes his love for her - to great ridicule from all concerned. As Japanese troops invade Nanjing and the city is consumed by bloodshed and violence, Yuyuan's marriage begins to crumble. In desperation she turns to Ding, and an epic love begins
Zhaoyan Ye is the author of more than thirty books, and is one of China's most popular writers. He lives in Nanjing.
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ISBN 13 9780571218103
ISBN 10 0571218105
Title Nanjing 1937
Author Ye Zhaoyan
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Faber & Faber
Year published 2003-05-19
Number of pages 368
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