The Ancient Ship

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Set in the fictional northern town of Wali, this award-winning novel explores the intertwined lives of three generations from the Sui, Zhao, and Li families against the backdrop of China's tumultuous postliberation era. Originally published in 1987, just prior to the Tiananmen Square protests, the narrative delves into the complexities of family dynamics and societal changes during a pivotal time in Chinese history.