A classic work of Chinese fiction, noted for its departure from the impersonal tradition of most Chinese fiction, in that the author makes significant use of autobiographical experiences and models many of his characters on friends and relatives.
- ISBN10 0231081529
- ISBN13 9780231081528
- Publish Date 1 January 1993 (first published December 1990)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 17 January 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Columbia University Press
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 712
- Language English