{"product_id":"9788417594176","title":"Private life","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrivate Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn *Private Life*, Chen Ran delivers a fundamental work of contemporary Chinese literature, an intimate and lucid exploration of the construction of female identity. Through the eyes of Ni Niuniu, the novel unfolds the experiences that mark her youth: from familial oppression and abuse to the search for affection and autonomy. With powerful, symbolic prose, the author weaves a narrative that shifts between the public and the private, offering the reader a profound psychological portrait and a chronicle of China's social transformation. An essential read for those looking for a novel that defies conventions and explores the complexity of desire and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows the life of Ni Niuniu, a woman who looks back on her adolescence and youth as the key period in which her identity is forged—always unstable, yet profoundly lucid. The narrative is structured around the male figures who mark her path: an arrogant father, a teacher who abuses her, a psychiatrist who tries to organize her, and a lover who ultimately abandons her. In contrast, the female figures of her grandmother, her mother, and the enigmatic widow He emerge—an elegant spirit from another era toward whom she directs her desire and her need for affection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plot does not advance in a single direction, but rather lingers at the borders of reality: the singular versus the plural, the private versus the public. Recurring symbols such as twilight, the color gray, the mirror as proof of duality, or rain as a messenger between heaven and earth, articulate a reflection on the harmony of opposites. Parallel to this, the history of China makes its way into the novel, from communal sentiment to fierce individuality, passing through the darkness of the Cultural Revolution and the fire of the Tiananmen Square events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction of female identity and the search for personal autonomy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower dynamics and abuse in the family and social spheres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between the public and the private, the singular and the plural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and trauma as pillars of the introspective narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transformation of Chinese society, from the Cultural Revolution to modernity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in high-quality contemporary literature, especially in female and feminist narrative. It is an ideal work for those looking for psychological and symbolic novels that explore intimacy and memory, as well as for those who wish to understand the social and cultural evolution of China through a personal and critical lens. It will also be of great interest to fans of travel literature in its most introspective and emotional form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the female experience in late 20th-century China, far removed from official discourse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative rich in symbolism and lyricism, which invites reflection on the duality of existence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe discovery of a key work that revolutionized the Chinese literary landscape, considered the cornerstone of the \"New Wave of female writing.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and lucid psychological portrait of a woman struggling to define her identity in a context of oppression and change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ran, Chen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Línea del Horizonte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction, Travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literary Journeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 392\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 748 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Private Life* is a work of great literary and historical value, offering an unprecedented look at female subjectivity in contemporary China. Chen Ran's prose, dense and symbolic, may prove demanding, but it rewards the reader with a rare psychological depth. Its relevance as a foundational text of the new Chinese female writing makes it an essential read for those who wish to explore the most innovative trends in global narrative. It is, without a doubt, a novel that invites reflection and debate, perfect for a reader who seeks something more than just entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405829562715,"sku":"9788417594176","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841759417.jpg?v=1781832693","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417594176","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}