The Yellow Emperor’s Cure A Novel
The Yellow Emperor’s Cure A Novel by Kunal Basu, published by Overlook Duckworth in 2011, is a historical fiction that spans 319 pages. This narrative transports readers to a vividly imagined period in 1898 Lisbon, where Antonio Maria, a surgeon and notorious playboy, returns home to confront his father’s battle with syphilis. Driven by a quest for a cure, Antonio embarks on a journey to Peking to study under the elusive Dr. Xu, only to find himself entangled in a complex web of love and ambition.
As the Boxer Rebellion looms, the story unfolds with Antonio’s growing affection for Dr. Xu’s assistant, Fumi. The novel explores themes of faith in science and personal relationships against a backdrop of historical tension. Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of the era, as well as the emotional and moral dilemmas faced by the characters. The Yellow Emperor’s Cure invites exploration of the intersections between love, knowledge, and the choices that define one’s destiny.
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In a breakout novel that transports the reader to a brilliantly imagined, sensuously portrayed, dangerous point in history, Kunal Basu has written the tale of a man’s journey that spans continents – and the limits of his faith in science. Lisbon, 1898- Antonio Maria, surgeon and notorious playboy, returns home after a long absence to learn his beloved father has syphilis, the scourge of both rich and poor. Determined to find a cure, Antonio sets sail for Peking, to study under the evasive but renowned Dr. Xu. But Dr. Xu does not intend to give away his knowledge, and Antonio suddenly falls in love with his assistant, the elusive Fumi. The threat of the advancing Boxer rebellion hangs over the Summer Palace, and Antonio and Fumi must decide whether to flee together or remain in China.
Kunal Basu’s lush, haunting tale invites comparisons to Michael Ondaatje’s best work. This superb novel conjures a man discovering the love that will force him to question everything.
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