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History's Fiction 1st ed

by Julia Brown, Nury Vittachi, Xu Xi
History's Fiction 1st ed - Thryft
History's Fiction 1st ed - Thryft

A literary exploration of Hong Kong's history.

This book could be a good read for those who appreciate historical fiction with a touch of personal narration. Xu Xi takes the reader on a journey through Hong Kong's tumultuous past, intertwining it with her own experiences and creating a rich tapestry of stories. The blend of history and fiction in this collection makes it a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of a city and its people.

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.

History's Fiction 1st ed

by Julia Brown, Nury Vittachi, Xu Xi
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9781387802159
Authors: Julia Brown, Nury Vittachi, Xu Xi
Publisher: UNKNO
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.94
(rated by 32 readers)

Description

From the turbulent sixties through the nineties, here is a \x26#34;history\x26#34; of Hong Kong, told through fiction by one of the city\x27s leading writers. These stories represent the evolution of a voice, as she strives to create art out of her birthplace, \x26#34;the city that remains my perpetual concern.\x26#34; History intrudes into private lives and more in the thirteen tales, collected here for the first time. The volume includes several new, never previously published pieces.
 

A literary exploration of Hong Kong's history.

This book could be a good read for those who appreciate historical fiction with a touch of personal narration. Xu Xi takes the reader on a journey through Hong Kong's tumultuous past, intertwining it with her own experiences and creating a rich tapestry of stories. The blend of history and fiction in this collection makes it a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of a city and its people.

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.