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The Man Awakened From Dreams: One Mans Life In A North China Village, 18571942
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In This Beautifully Crafted Study Of One Emblematic Life, Harrison Addresses Large Themes In Chinese History While Conveying With Great Immediacy The Textures And Rhythms Of Everyday Life In The Countryside In The Latenineteenth And Earlytwentieth Centuries. Liu Dapeng Was A Provincial Degreeholder Who Never Held Government Office. Through The Story Of His Family, The Author Illustrates The Decline Of The Countryside In Relation To The Cities As A Result Of Modernization And The Transformation Of Confucian Ideology As A Result Of These Changes. Based On Nearly 400 Volumes Of Liu'S Diary And Other Writings, The Book Illustrates What It Was Like To Study In An Academy And To Be A Schoolteacher, The Pressures Of Changing Family Relationships, The Daily Grind Of Work In Industry And Agriculture, People'S Experience With Government, And Life Under The Japanese Occupation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Man Awakened from Dreams'? A: The book explores the life of Liu Dapeng, addressing significant themes in Chinese history while depicting the everyday life in rural China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Man Awakened from Dreams' is Henrietta Harrison.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the period from 1857 to 1942, highlighting the changes in Chinese society during modernization.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 220 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, 'The Man Awakened from Dreams' is available in new condition.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from Liu Dapeng's story? A: Readers can expect to learn about the pressures of modernization, family dynamics, education, and the impact of government and occupation on rural life in China.
- Q: When was 'The Man Awakened from Dreams' published? A: The book was published on January 30, 2005.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: This book is ideal for readers interested in Chinese history, cultural studies, and the personal narratives of historical figures.
- Q: Is there any focus on Liu Dapeng's education in the book? A: Yes, the book illustrates Liu Dapeng's experiences studying in an academy and later becoming a schoolteacher.