Family
Family by Pa Chin is a reprint edition published by Waveland Pr Inc in December 1971, featuring 329 pages in English. This novel, originally written in 1931, provides a vivid portrayal of the Kao family compound during a time of significant upheaval in early twentieth-century China. It explores the tensions between traditional values and the emerging modern influences that challenge the established social order, reflecting the broader societal changes of the era.
Readers will find that Family delves into the lives of four generations of the Kao family, highlighting the conflicts between old and new ideologies. The narrative centers on the experiences of the three young Kao brothers, showcasing themes such as generational conflict, class struggles, and the quest for women’s liberation. Through its depiction of personal and familial dynamics, the novel offers insights into the complexities of human experience, making it relevant to contemporary discussions about societal change.
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An essential work for anyone interested in the society and history of modern China! The first half of the twentieth century was a period of great turmoil in China. Family, one of the most popular Chinese novels of that time, vividly reflects that turmoil and serves as a basis for understanding what followed. Written in 1931, Family has been compared to Dream of the Red Chamber for its superb portrayal of the family life and society of its time. Drawn largely from Pa Chin’s own experience, Family is the story of the Kao family compound, consisting of four generations plus servants. It is essentially a picture of the conflict between old China and the new tide rising to destroy it, as manifested in the daily lives of the Kao family, and particularly the three young Kao brothers. Here we see situations that, unique as they are to the time and place of this novel, recall many circumstances of today’s world: the conflict between generations and classes, ill-fated love affairs, students’ political activities, and the struggle for the liberation of women. The complex passions aroused in Family and in the reader are an indication of the universality of human experience. This novel illustrates the effectiveness of fiction as a vehicle for translating the experience of one culture to another very different one.
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