{"product_id":"memories-of-peking","title":"Memories of Peking","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShielded 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoignant and poetic, it is hard not to be moved by \u003ci\u003eMemories of Peking: South Side Stories\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"The Chinese University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56795321172312,"sku":"9789882371293","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9789882371293.jpg?v=1780030876","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/memories-of-peking","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}