River Town Two Years on the Yangtze
River Town Two Years on the Yangtze by Peter Hessler, published by HarperCollins on April 25, 2006, is a detailed account of the author’s experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Fuling, a town in China’s Sichuan province. This first edition spans 432 pages and is presented in English. Hessler’s narrative captures the transformations occurring in Fuling, a city navigating the complexities of change and growth, while he teaches English and American literature at the local college.
Readers will find a thoughtful exploration of cultural exchange and understanding as Hessler reflects on his interactions with students and the community. The book delves into the nuances of life in a rapidly evolving society, offering insights into both the historical context of Fuling and its aspirations for the future. Through a blend of humor and poignancy, River Town presents a vivid portrait of a city in transition, inviting readers to consider the broader implications of globalization and cultural identity.
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A New York Times Notable Book
Winner of the Kiriyama Book Prize
In the heart of China’s Sichuan province, amid the terraced hills of the Yangtze River valley, lies the remote town of Fuling. Like many other small cities in this ever-evolving country, Fuling is heading down a new path of change and growth, which came into remarkably sharp focus when Peter Hessler arrived as a Peace Corps volunteer, marking the first time in more than half a century that the city had an American resident. Hessler taught English and American literature at the local college, but it was his students who taught him about the complex processes of understanding that take place when one is immersed in a radically different society.
Poignant, thoughtful, funny, and enormously compelling, River Town is an unforgettable portrait of a city that is seeking to understand both what it was and what it someday will be.
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