The Promise: Love and Loss in Modern China

by Xinran

Book Overview

At the start of the twentieth century in China, the Hans were married in an elaborate ceremony before they were even born. While their future was arranged by their families, this couple had much to be grateful for. Not only did they come from similar backgrounds - and as such were recognized as a good match - they also had a shared passion in their deep love of ancient Chinese poetry. They went on to have nine children and chose colours portrayed...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1788313623
• ISBN13: 9781788313629
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.6" x 8.6"