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Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress : A Novel by Dai Sijie (2002, Trade Paperback)
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This novel, titled "Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress," is a fascinating piece of literature that blends cultural heritage, historical events, and literary techniques. The author, Sijie Dai, has crafted a story that takes readers on a journey through the seamstress's life, from her early days in China to her travels to Europe. The book, published in 2002 by Anchor Books, is a first edition paperback with a soft cover. It has 208 pages and measures 7.5 inches in length, 4.6 inches in width, and 1 inch in height. The novel is written in English and is intended for young adults and adults alike. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the cultural significance of sewing and the historical impact of Balzac's writings.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100385722206
ISBN-139780385722209
eBay Product ID (ePID)2218508
Product Key Features
Book TitleBalzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress : a Novel
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicCultural Heritage, Literary, Historical
Publication Year2002
GenreFiction
AuthorDai Sijie
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight6.6 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-029865
Reviews"An unexpected miraclea delicate, and often hilarious, tale."-Los Angeles Times Book Review "A funny, touching, sly and altogether delightful novel . . . about the power of art to enlarge our imaginations." -TheWashington Post Book World "Poetic and affecting. . . . The descriptions of life in this strangest of times and places are so riveting that the reader longs for more."-The New York Times Book Review "[A] thrilling and . . . truly great work. . . . [A] richly complex fable." -San Francisco Chronicle Book Review "Gives the rest of the world a glimpse into that dark place where the human spirit continues, against all odds, to shine its light."-The Boston Globe "A wonderful novel . . . formed by detailed layering and exquisite craftsmanship, like a beautifully tailored garment." -The Chicago Tribune "Poignant, humorous, and romantic." -The New York Times "Seduces readers into its world. . . . [A] very wise little story of love and illusion." -The Philadelphia Inquirer, "An unexpected miracle-a delicate, and often hilarious, tale." --Los Angeles Times Book Review "A funny, touching, sly and altogether delightful novel . . . about the power of art to enlarge our imaginations." -- The Washington Post Book World "Poetic and affecting. . . . The descriptions of life in this strangest of times and places are so riveting that the reader longs for more." --The New York Times Book Review "[A] thrilling and . . . truly great work. . . . [A] richly complex fable." -- San Francisco Chronicle Book Review "Gives the rest of the world a glimpse into that dark place where the human spirit continues, against all odds, to shine its light." --The Boston Globe "A wonderful novel . . . formed by detailed layering and exquisite craftsmanship, like a beautifully tailored garment." -- The Chicago Tribune "Poignant, humorous, and romantic." -- The New York Times "Seduces readers into its world. . . . [A] very wise little story of love and illusion." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer, "An unexpected miraclea delicate, and often hilarious, tale." -Los Angeles Times Book Review "A funny, touching, sly and altogether delightful novel . . . about the power of art to enlarge our imaginations." - The Washington Post Book World "Poetic and affecting. . . . The descriptions of life in this strangest of times and places are so riveting that the reader longs for more." -The New York Times Book Review "[A] thrilling and . . . truly great work. . . . [A] richly complex fable." - San Francisco Chronicle Book Review "Gives the rest of the world a glimpse into that dark place where the human spirit continues, against all odds, to shine its light." -The Boston Globe "A wonderful novel . . . formed by detailed layering and exquisite craftsmanship, like a beautifully tailored garment." - The Chicago Tribune "Poignant, humorous, and romantic." - The New York Times "Seduces readers into its world. . . . [A] very wise little story of love and illusion." - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal843/.92
SynopsisNew York Times Bestseller Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress is an enchanting tale that captures the magic of reading and the wonder of romantic awakening. An immediate international bestseller, it tells the story of two hapless city boys exiled to a remote mountain village for re-education during China's infamous Cultural Revolution. There the two friends meet the daughter of the local tailor and discover a hidden stash of Western classics in Chinese translation. As they flirt with the seamstress and secretly devour these banned works, the two friends find transit from their grim surroundings to worlds they never imagined.
LC Classification NumberPQ2664 A437 B3513
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