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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Shanghai, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of a Chinese woman seeking to escape her past and a Western girl drawn to the possibilities ahead. Through themes of love, revenge, and the quest for belonging, the story delves into the complexities of identity and the contrasts between cultures. Kathryn Harrison's elegant prose captures the essence of travel and the profound emotional journeys of its characters.
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The Binding Chair, Kathryn Harrison
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- The Binding Chair
- Subtitle
- Or, a Visit from the Foot Emancipation Society
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kathryn Harrison
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780060934422
- Series
- Original title
- A visit from the Foot Emancipation Society
- Rating
- 3.5 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Shanghai, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of a Chinese woman seeking to escape her past and a Western girl drawn to the possibilities ahead. Through themes of love, revenge, and the quest for belonging, the story delves into the complexities of identity and the contrasts between cultures. Kathryn Harrison's elegant prose captures the essence of travel and the profound emotional journeys of its characters.