{"title":"Sheng Keyi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eSheng Keyi\u003c\/em\u003e, a prominent voice in contemporary Chinese literature. Her novels, known for their imaginative storytelling and deep exploration of societal issues, captivate readers with their unique blend of magical realism and sharp social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Sheng Keyi's notable works in our selection is \u003cem\u003eDeath Fugue\u003c\/em\u003e. This thought-provoking novel delves into themes of freedom, revolution, and censorship in a society marked by stark political dichotomies. Her prose is both poetic and profound, offering insights into the human condition and the complexities of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSheng Keyi's writing transcends cultural boundaries, making her works appealing to a global audience. Her narratives offer a poignant reflection on the rapid changes within Chinese society, resonating with readers who are keen to explore literature that challenges and enlightens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Sheng Keyi's powerful storytelling and discover why she is hailed as a significant literary figure in the realm of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"death-fugue-by-sheng-keyi-9781922146625","title":"Death Fugue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished for the first time in English by Giramondo, \u003cem\u003eDeath Fugue\u003c\/em\u003e is the bold attempt by a prominent Chinese novelist to confront the legacy of protest and suppression which haunts her generation. Sheng Keyi was born in Hunan province in 1973 and lives in Beijing. \u003cem\u003eDeath Fugue\u003c\/em\u003e is her sixth novel, and the second to be published in English translation, after \u003cem\u003eNorthern Girls\u003c\/em\u003e (2012).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a brave work of speculative fiction, a cross between \u003cem\u003eCloud Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e1984\u003c\/em\u003e, scathing in its irony, ingenious in its use of allegory, and acute in its understanding of the power of writing. The imagination that drives it is exuberant and unconstrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a large square in the centre of Beiping, the capital of Dayang, a huge tower of excrement appears one day, causing unease in the population, and ultimately widespread civil unrest. The protest, in which poets play an important part, is put down violently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaunted by the violence, and by his failure to support his girlfriend Qizi, who is one of the protest leaders, Yuan Mengliu gives up poetry in favour of medicine, and the antiseptic environment of the operating theatre. But every year he travels in search of Qizi, and on one of these trips, caught in a storm, he wakes to find himself in a perfect society called Swan Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this utopia, as he soon discovers, impulse and feeling are completely controlled, and every aspect of life regulated for the good of the nation, with terrible consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed here in the New York Times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711249273068,"sku":"9781922146625","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9877373482872.jpg?v=1754203958"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sheng-keyi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}