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Farewell My Concubine

by Lilian Lee
Farewell My Concubine
Farewell My Concubine

Passion, betrayal, and opera in 20th-century China.

If you're drawn to epic tales of love and friendship set against political upheaval, "Farewell My Concubine" is a magnificent journey you shouldn't miss. It delivers a vivid portrayal of historical China, entwined with the complexities of human relationships that teeter between loyalty and desire. The book's exploration of identity and art within the opera world provides a unique lens on the era.

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.

Farewell My Concubine

by Lilian Lee
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ISBN: 9780060976446
Authors: Lilian Lee
Publisher: Perennial
Date of Publication: 1994-06-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: LGBTQ+, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 1492 readers)

Description

Beginning amid the decadent glamour of China in the 1930s and ending in the 1980s in Hong Kong, this brilliant novel, which formed the basis for the award-winning movie, is the passionate story of an opera student who falls in love with his best friend, and the beautiful woman who comes between them.
 

Passion, betrayal, and opera in 20th-century China.

If you're drawn to epic tales of love and friendship set against political upheaval, "Farewell My Concubine" is a magnificent journey you shouldn't miss. It delivers a vivid portrayal of historical China, entwined with the complexities of human relationships that teeter between loyalty and desire. The book's exploration of identity and art within the opera world provides a unique lens on the era.

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.