About this title: Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature 2000. Part travel diary, part philosophy, part love story, 'Soul Mountain' is an elegant, unforgettable novel that journeys deep into the heart of modern-day China. In 1982 Chinese playwright, novelist and artist Gao Xingjian was diagnosed with lung cancer, the very disease that had killed his father. For six weeks Gao inhabited a transcendental state of imminent death, treating himself to the finest foods he could afford while spending time reading in an old graveyard in the Beijing suburbs. But a secondary examination revealed there was no cancer -- ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. 2000-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Edition: Reprint.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Flamingo, Sydney, Australia: New York, NY
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780732266516ISBN:0732266513
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. xi, 510 p. : ill.; 24 cm. Includes Illustrations. No writing or marks inside. One bent corner. Barely perceptible wear to covers. Very nice copy. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Flamingo
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780007119233ISBN:0007119232
Description: Very Good. Paperback, Very Good, clean, tight, unmarked, 1/2" tear to the bottom of the back cover, cover creasing, edgewear over all (particularly to the corners). All orders are shipped by kbooks every business day. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Ltd
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780007119233ISBN:0007119232
Description: Very Good. 8vo 7.75-9.75'' tall. Winner Nobel Prize for literature. 5 month travels in peripheral provinces of China among the Miao, Yi, Jiangsu, Tibetan, and Qiang. Nice Tight Clean copy! 510 pages. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Flamingo, London
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780007119233ISBN:0007119232
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. small tear/light bump bottom spine. light corner crease back cover. very light shelf wear. Very Good++ Soft Cover. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Flamingo
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780007119233ISBN:0007119232
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Flamingo
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780007119233ISBN:0007119232
Description: Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Flamingo
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780007119233ISBN:0007119232
Description: Good. This is an EX-LIBRARY COPY. We only offer carefully selected, quality books, in this category. The normal stamps and labels may be present and the front flysheet has been tidily removed. The supplying library will benefit financially from your purchase. This book is in GOOD overall condition. It shows signs of having been read and has general light wear to the cover, spine and pages. read more
"Soul Mountain has elements of a spiritual journey and a cultural exploration. Translating such a work from Chinese is no doubt a challenge. As a result, much of the language doesn’t flow. At times, the conversations between the speaker and these ghost-like female figures seem almost adolescent. The story and imagery manage to get through. The villages and people that turn up create the world outside, while the author’s constant musings adds more depth, as well as illuminating his internal cosmos. It is sometimes difficult to separate actual characters from avatars, but that mystic quality gives the book its flavor. The power of the Yangtze, the dust of the country roads, the quaint, strained apartment of a girl—all are very clearly conveyed. It is a story like no other. Portions do slow down with the avatars throwing fits or whining or yelling, but the remainder is very good. The cover painting nearly captures the essence itself."
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