The House of Exile (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Waln, Nora

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0282585869 ISBN 13 : 9780282585860

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A memoir of daily life, memory, and bridge-building across oceans
This nonfiction narrative follows a Chinese family and the people who shape their quiet, enduring world. Set in a centuries-old courtyard, it blends intimate family moments with stories that span ships, ports, and exchanges with the outside world. You’ll glimpse rituals, legends, and lessons passed from one generation to the next, rooted in a long history and a hopeful look toward future connections.

Written as a first-hand account of a family’s life, the book centers on everyday events—gatherings in the shade, readings from the classics, and the small acts that build trust across cultures. It invites readers into the Ancestral Hall, the courtyards, and the stories that have sustained a household through many changes.

• Experience family life told through scenes of study, storytelling, and shared meals


• Encounter historical vignettes about China’s past and its contact with Western traders


• Meet elders, uncles, and children who keep tradition alive while facing new possibilities


• Discover how memory and documents shape a family’s sense of identity

Ideal for readers who enjoy intimate memoirs, cultural history, and portraits of daily life that illuminate a wider world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0282585869
• ISBN 13: 9780282585860
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 350
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