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The story follows an amateur calligrapher in a provincial Chinese town who uses his artistic skills as a means of resistance against oppressive party bureaucrats. Blending dark humor with sharp social commentary, the novel explores themes of power, individuality, and the struggles of creativity within a repressive regime. Ha Jin's debut captures the tension between art and authority, offering a poignant reflection on the role of the artist in society.
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In the Pond, Ha-jin Yi
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- In the Pond
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ha-jin Yi
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9780375709111
- Series
- Original title
- In the pond
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- The story follows an amateur calligrapher in a provincial Chinese town who uses his artistic skills as a means of resistance against oppressive party bureaucrats. Blending dark humor with sharp social commentary, the novel explores themes of power, individuality, and the struggles of creativity within a repressive regime. Ha Jin's debut captures the tension between art and authority, offering a poignant reflection on the role of the artist in society.