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In his intriguing 1985 novel, Feng explores complex topics (such as the troubled relationship between truth and falsehood and the dangers of overzealous attempts at social reform) primarily through Chinese foot binding, the traditional practice of breaking a young girl's feet and tightly... read more

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Authors & Contributors

  1. Howard Goldblatt (Author)
  2. Jicai Feng

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  1. asian lit
  2. china
  3. chinese
  4. foot-bidning
  5. novel
  6. women 
 

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