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To Live

A Novel

Yu Hua

Experience a powerful journey of transformation and redemption in this celebrated contemporary classic of Chinese literature. Follow one man's journey from spoiled son of a landlord to kindhearted peasant, forced to face the horrors and privations of war and the Cultural Revolution. Written by the acclaimed author of Brothers and China in Ten Words and adapted for film by Zhang Yimou, this searing novel was banned in China but later named one of the nation's most influential books. Discover a story of gritty authenticity and appreciation for life that will leave a lasting impact.
Publish Date
2003-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
2003-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1992
Goodreads Rating
4.34
ISBN
9781400031863
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