Exotic stone

Strange Stones: Dispatches from East and West

"China is like a strange stone; everyone sees something different in it."
If you don't know Peter Hessler, start with this book, "Strange Stones."
If you've already read "River Town," "Country Driving," or even "Oracle Bones," then you absolutely shouldn't miss this "strange stone" from Peter Hessler.
How can a writer's pen keep pace with a rapidly changing era?
From 2000 to 2012, 3 countries, 12 homes, 24 stories.
Finally, through Hessler's writing, you'll not only read about the bizarre shape of China.
Hiking the Great Wall, the cold oracle bones. From River Town to New City, the Emily of yesteryear has now become a young woman.
The American West, the Japanese Yakuza, the Peace Corps in Nepal, mosques in Egypt.
Over twelve years, what Hessler diligently recorded was more than just China.
Jonathan Spence, Leung Man-tao, Chai Jing jointly recommend
The latest work by Peter Hessler, author of "Country Driving" and "River Town"
Exclusive addition of 6 stories to the simplified Chinese translation (4 "Oracle Bones" stories + 2 Egypt stories)

2014-04-01

上海译文出版社

484

9787532764952