The Republic of Wine: A Novel

by Mo, Yan; Goldblatt, Howard; Yan, Mo; Mo, Yen

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Arcade Pub, 2000 In this hypnotic epic novel, Mo Yan, the mostcritically acclaimed Chinese writer of his generation, takes us on a journey to a conjured province of contemporary Chinaknown as the Republic of Wine--a corrupt and hallucinatory world filled with superstitions, gargantuan appetites, and surrealistic events. . Hard Cover. New/New.

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Cannibalism is rumored to be rampant in a province of China known as the Republic of Wine. Inspector Ding Gou'er investigates and becomes an unwitting participant in what may be a fantastic cannibal banquet. Mo Yan's unusual novel is a blend of surrealism, poetry, and detective fiction.