Gull Between Heaven and Earth

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Poetry, friendship, and a legacy of Chinese literature.

This book, "Gull Between Heaven and Earth," takes you on a journey through the life of Du Fu, China's first poet-historian and greatest poet. Through the author's reimagining, you'll experience the triumphs and sorrows of this remarkable figure, capturing the essence of his poetry, the power of friendship with Li Bai, and the lasting legacy of Chinese literature. With its subdued and sensitive narration, this book gracefully explores themes of love, family, and the pursuit of one's dreams. A must-read for poetry enthusiasts and those seeking a deep dive into Chinese cultural history.

  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Best Book Cover Design (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Gull Between Heaven and Earth

Regular price RM59.19 MYR
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ISBN: 9789814785242
Authors: Boey Kim Cheng
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2017-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.67
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For Emperor and Country, or Love and Family?Zimei (子美) is faced with a bleak future. Despite his great potential and hailing from an illustrious lineage, he serves his Emperor as a lowly Tang Dynasty official, having failed the Imperial Examinations twice.He sets out on a lifelong journey, seeking out first hermits and sages, then peace and home while documenting in verse the sufferings unleashed by civil war, sealing a friendship with the infamous Li Bai that will leave a remarkable legacy to Chinese literature.Zimei's story is the life of Du Fu (杜甫, 712-770), China’s first poet-historian and the nation’s greatest poet, reimagined in this epic debut novel by multi-award-winning author Boey Kim Cheng.“Subdued and sensitive. The triumphs and sorrows of one of China’s greatest poets are narrated with grace and autumnal beauty.” —Tan Twan Eng, Man Asian Literary Prize-winning author of The Garden of Evening Mists
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Poetry, friendship, and a legacy of Chinese literature.

This book, "Gull Between Heaven and Earth," takes you on a journey through the life of Du Fu, China's first poet-historian and greatest poet. Through the author's reimagining, you'll experience the triumphs and sorrows of this remarkable figure, capturing the essence of his poetry, the power of friendship with Li Bai, and the lasting legacy of Chinese literature. With its subdued and sensitive narration, this book gracefully explores themes of love, family, and the pursuit of one's dreams. A must-read for poetry enthusiasts and those seeking a deep dive into Chinese cultural history.

  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Best Book Cover Design (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.