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Through the keen eyes and curious mind of a young girl, Ying-tzu, we are given a glimpse into the adult world of Peking in the 1920s.

The five sequential stories in this collection can be read as either stand-alone pieces, or as a novel, due to the cleverly constructed themes and character development. Exploring ideas of loss and bewilderment, Lin Hai-yin carefully captures the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Shielded by a child’s innocence, we are taken on a journey of discovery as Ying-tzu grapples with the uncertainties of human relationships as well as her developing awareness of the world around her.

Poignant and poetic, it is hard not to be moved by Memories of Peking: South Side Stories.

Memories of Peking – South Side Stories

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    A Paperback / softback by Lin Hai–yin, Nancy Ing, Chi Pang–yuan

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      Publisher: The Chinese University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 09/11/2021
      ISBN13: 9789882371293, 978-9882371293
      ISBN10: 9882371299

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Through the keen eyes and curious mind of a young girl, Ying-tzu, we are given a glimpse into the adult world of Peking in the 1920s.

      The five sequential stories in this collection can be read as either stand-alone pieces, or as a novel, due to the cleverly constructed themes and character development. Exploring ideas of loss and bewilderment, Lin Hai-yin carefully captures the transition from childhood to adulthood.

      Shielded by a child’s innocence, we are taken on a journey of discovery as Ying-tzu grapples with the uncertainties of human relationships as well as her developing awareness of the world around her.

      Poignant and poetic, it is hard not to be moved by Memories of Peking: South Side Stories.

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