One Man's Bible

￰ﾟﾓﾚ One Man's Bible
Author: Gao Xingjian
Publication Date: 2002
Publisher: Flamingo
Format: Paperback (based on ISBN 0007142412; typical size approx. 23.4cm x 15.3cm)
ISBN: 0007142412

￰ﾟﾔﾍ Synopsis
One Man's Bible is a profound, semi-autobiographical novel by Nobel laureate Gao Xingjian that explores the haunting personal and political traumas of China￢ﾀﾙs Cultural Revolution (1966￢ﾀﾓ1976). Through a dual narrative￢ﾀﾔblending present-day reflections in Hong Kong with memories of life in Maoist China￢ﾀﾔthe protagonist, a thinly disguised version of the author, navigates the paranoia, suspicion, and violence of an era when everyone could become an enemy of the state overnight. Relationships, both romantic and platonic, become dangerously political, and the simple act of survival becomes a daily struggle. The book offers unsparing insight into the ways personal and historical memory intertwine, providing a vivid portrayal of longing, exile, and the price of artistic and personal integrity.

￰ﾟﾒﾬ Reviews

￢ﾀﾜAn intriguing and sobering exploration of survival during the Cultural Revolution, Gao￢ﾀﾙs narrative is as much about the oppressive external world as the internal struggle to maintain dignity and hope. The novel￢ﾀﾙs two-strand approach masterfully blends memory and present to paint a harrowing picture of endurance.￢ﾀﾝ

￢ﾀﾜGao Xingjian￢ﾀﾙs One Man￢ﾀﾙs Bible is a powerful testament to memory and resilience. The candid storytelling delves into both intimate moments and sweeping historical realities, providing readers with a textured understanding of everyday life under totalitarian rule. An unvarnished account that lingers long after reading.￢ﾀﾝ

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Condition: Good