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Gull Between Heaven and Earth

Boey Kim Cheng

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Tang Dynasty poet's epic life, love, and legacy.

If you're drawn to the blend of history and poetry with a personal touch, "Gull Between Heaven and Earth" could be your next great read. It's a chance to walk alongside Du Fu, one of China's most renowned poets, on his quest for meaning beyond the confines of imperial duty. This novel weaves a poignant tale that highlights the timeless struggle between personal desires and societal obligations, all set against the rich backdrop of ancient China. Boey Kim Cheng offers a story filled with emotional depth and historical insights that will captivate anyone interested in the human aspects behind epic poetry.

  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Best Book Cover Design (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Gull Between Heaven and Earth

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ISBN: 9789814785242
Author: Boey Kim Cheng
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2017-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 26 readers)

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For Emperor and Country, or Love and Family? Zimei (子美) is faced with a bleak future. Despite his great potential and hailing from an illustrious lineage, he serves his Emperor as a lowly Tang Dynasty official, having failed the Imperial Examinations twice. He sets out on a lifelong journey, seeking out first hermits and sages, then peace and home while documenting in verse the sufferings unleashed by civil war, sealing a friendship with the infamous Li Bai that will leave a remarkable legacy to Chinese literature. Zimei's story is the life of Du Fu (杜甫, 712-770), China’s first poet-historian and the nation’s greatest poet, reimagined in this epic debut novel by multi-award-winning author Boey Kim Cheng. “Subdued and sensitive. The triumphs and sorrows of one of China’s greatest poets are narrated with grace and autumnal beauty.” —Tan Twan Eng, Man Asian Literary Prize-winning author of The Garden of Evening Mists.
 

Tang Dynasty poet's epic life, love, and legacy.

If you're drawn to the blend of history and poetry with a personal touch, "Gull Between Heaven and Earth" could be your next great read. It's a chance to walk alongside Du Fu, one of China's most renowned poets, on his quest for meaning beyond the confines of imperial duty. This novel weaves a poignant tale that highlights the timeless struggle between personal desires and societal obligations, all set against the rich backdrop of ancient China. Boey Kim Cheng offers a story filled with emotional depth and historical insights that will captivate anyone interested in the human aspects behind epic poetry.

  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Best Book Cover Design (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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