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This memoir chronicles the extraordinary journey of a renowned artist who escapes from China to America, detailing the struggles and triumphs of his defection. Through vivid storytelling, the author explores themes of identity, freedom, and the clash of cultures, offering readers an intimate look at the challenges faced in pursuit of artistic expression and personal liberty. The narrative not only highlights the artist's creative evolution but also serves as a poignant reflection on the broader implications of cultural exile.
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Mao's Last Dancer, Cunxin Li
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Mao's Last Dancer
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Cunxin Li
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 480
- ISBN13
- 9780425201336
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Theatre & Dance, Asia, China, Dance, Chinese Literature, Ballet, Mao Zedong, 1893-1976
- First published
- 2009
- Original title
- Mao’s last dancer
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- This memoir chronicles the extraordinary journey of a renowned artist who escapes from China to America, detailing the struggles and triumphs of his defection. Through vivid storytelling, the author explores themes of identity, freedom, and the clash of cultures, offering readers an intimate look at the challenges faced in pursuit of artistic expression and personal liberty. The narrative not only highlights the artist's creative evolution but also serves as a poignant reflection on the broader implications of cultural exile.