The Jade Peony: A Novel
by Choy, Wayson
- Used
- near fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/No DJ
- ISBN 10
- 1550544683
- ISBN 13
- 9781550544688
- Seller
-
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd., 1995. First printing. Lightly rubbed along edges, else near fine. Appears unread.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No DJ. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
The Jade Peony is a novel by Wayson Choy. It was first published in 1995 by Douglas and McIntyre. The novel features stories told by three siblings, Jook-Liang, Jung-Sum and Sek-Lung or Sekky. Each child tells their own unique story, revealing their personal flaws and differences. Set in Vancouver's Chinatown, the novel also explores the ways in which the Chinese and majority of Canadians once viewed the Japanese. Takes place in the war times
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lindenlea Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004898
- Title
- The Jade Peony: A Novel
- Author
- Choy, Wayson
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No DJ
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1550544683
- ISBN 13
- 9781550544688
- Publisher
- Douglas & McIntyre Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Date Published
- 1995
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Wayson Choy
- Bookseller catalogs
- Canadian;
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