Snow Flower and the Secret Fan - A Novel
Lisa See
Random House (2006)
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#3966
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Historical Fiction
Female Friendship/ Fiction, Nu Shu/ Fiction, Reminiscing In Old Age/ Fiction
Trade Paperback 9780812968064
English
In nineteenth-century China, in a remote Hunan county, a girl named Lily, at the tender age of seven, is paired with a laotong, “old same,” in an emotional match that will last a lifetime. The laotong, Snow Flower, introduces herself by sending Lily a silk fan on which she’s painted a poem in nu shu, a unique language that Chinese women created in order to communicate in secret, away from the influence of men. As the years pass, Lily and Snow Flower send messages on fans, compose stories on handkerchiefs, reaching out of isolation to share their hopes, dreams, and accomplishments. Together, they endure the agony of foot-binding, and reflect upon their arranged marriages, shared loneliness, and the joys and tragedies of motherhood. The two find solace, developing a bond that keeps their spirits alive. But when a misunderstanding arises, their deep friendship suddenly threatens to tear apart.
Product Details
LoC Classification PS3569.E3334 .S66 2005
LoC Control Number 2006272888
Dewey 813.54
Cover Price $3.80
No. of Pages 288
Height x Width 7.9 x 5.1  inch
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