by Jung Chang · Harper Collins Publ. UK · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780007241675
VAT included
Hamelyn quality guarantee · checked and verified, or your money back
Wild Swans is a moving autobiography by Jung Chang that tells the story of three generations of women in her family in China during the 20th century. From the grandmother, who was a concubine of a warlord, to the mother, a fervent communist, and Jung Chang herself, who was a member of the Red Guard, the book offers an intimate and personal view of the turbulent events that marked China's history. Through their experiences, Chang explores themes such as oppression, resistance, love, and hope in the face of adversity. A masterpiece that has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Jung Chang is a Chinese-born British author. She is best known for her family autobiography Wild Swans, which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide but is banned in the People's Republic of China. Her 832-page biography of Mao Zedong, Mao: The Unknown Story, written with her husband, the Irish historian Jon Halliday, was published in June 2005. Reception of the work by academics has been largely negative, though the work has received acclaim in the popular press.
