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The Death of Woman Wang

Jonathan D. Spence

Step back in time to rural 17th-century China and witness the tragedies of life in T'an-ch'eng, a county plagued by floods, disease, and heavy taxation. By combining accounts from local histories and memoirs, Chinese historian Jonathan D. Spence creates a vivid picture of everyday life and an emotional drama played out by a tax collector, farmer, and his unhappy wife. Their tragic story culminates in heart-wrenching loss, offering a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in this remote corner of China.
Publish Date
1998-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
1998-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1978
Goodreads Rating
3.46
ISBN
8601421231473
Recommendations
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Recommendations
Great book.      source