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Set against the backdrop of late 20th-century China, an Indigenous Evenki family faces the challenges of modernization and cultural erasure. The narrative, rich with community tales from an elder, explores themes of interdependence with nature and the struggle to preserve traditions amidst industrial encroachment. Through vivid depictions of their nomadic lifestyle, including reindeer herding and spiritual rites, the story highlights the deep connections between humans, animals, and the environment. It serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of Indigenous cultures in a rapidly changing world.
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The Last Quarter of the Moon, Chi Zijian
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- Jaar van publicatie
- 2024
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- Titel
- The Last Quarter of the Moon
- Ondertitel
- A Novel
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Chi Zijian
- Uitgever
- Milkweed Editions
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2024
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9781571311474
- Reeks
- Beoordeling
- 4,2 van 5
- Aantekening
- Set against the backdrop of late 20th-century China, an Indigenous Evenki family faces the challenges of modernization and cultural erasure. The narrative, rich with community tales from an elder, explores themes of interdependence with nature and the struggle to preserve traditions amidst industrial encroachment. Through vivid depictions of their nomadic lifestyle, including reindeer herding and spiritual rites, the story highlights the deep connections between humans, animals, and the environment. It serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of Indigenous cultures in a rapidly changing world.