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The Painter of Shanghai

by Jennifer Cody Epstein
The Painter of Shanghai - Thryft
The Painter of Shanghai - Thryft

Orphan's journey through art, opium, and survival.

"The Painter of Shanghai" will immerse you in a moving tale of resilience and transformation. As you follow the protagonist from a life marked by struggle to one colored by art and unexpected love, you experience a visceral portrayal of 20th-century China. Its vivid historical backdrop and emotionally rich narrative make it a compelling read for those interested in personal sagas set against significant cultural shifts.

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.

The Painter of Shanghai

by Jennifer Cody Epstein
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ISBN: 9780141029337
Authors: Jennifer Cody Epstein
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd.
Date of Publication: 2008-04-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Asia
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 4116 readers)

Description

Pan Yuliang was a girl with no dreams. Her parents were taken from her at a young age, then her uncle sold her into prostitution; it was enough for many years just to cope and survive. One day, fate places a kind gentleman in her path, and she begins to discover the city outside the brothel and the world beyond China's borders. As a larger canvas of life emerges, Pan realizes that she has something of value to say -- and a talent through which she can express herself. From Shanghai to Paris, Pan is challenged by the harsh realities in politics, art, and love, and must rely on her own strength to develop her talent. In so doing, she takes a relatively ordinary life and makes it extraordinary.
 

Orphan's journey through art, opium, and survival.

"The Painter of Shanghai" will immerse you in a moving tale of resilience and transformation. As you follow the protagonist from a life marked by struggle to one colored by art and unexpected love, you experience a visceral portrayal of 20th-century China. Its vivid historical backdrop and emotionally rich narrative make it a compelling read for those interested in personal sagas set against significant cultural shifts.

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.