From the author of the international hitRaise the Red Lanterncomes a gorgeous reimagining of the myth of the girl whose tears collapsed the Great Wall—the seminal myth in Chinese culture. Su Tong is China’s most provocative young writer.Binu and the Great Wallis spellbinding and shocking—a tour de force from an artist called “a writer to watch” byKirkus Reviewsand “a true literary talent” by Anchee Min. In Peach village, crying is forbidden. But as a child, Binu never learned to hide her tears. Shunned by the villagers, she faced a bleak future until she met Qiliang, an orphan who offered her his hand in marriage. Then, one day, Qiliang disappears. Binu learns that he has been transported hundreds of miles and forced to labor on a project of terrifying ambition and scale—the building of the Great Wall. Binu is determined to find and save her husband. Inspired by her love, she sets out on an extraordinary journey toward Great Swallow Mountain with only a blind frog for company. What follows is an unforgettable story of passion, hardship, and magical adventure.
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“Su Tong has written a wonderfully magical and human story. In spite of the fact that Binu and the Great Wall is a tale replete with sorrow, it is an uplifting affirmation of the strength of the human spirit.” –Blogcritic.org
“This is a gripping, insightful depiction of the lives of commoners under the Qing Dynasty. Ultimately, Tong’s myth allows good to triumph over evil – particularly with the collapse of the Great Wall, a metaphor for ruling class oppression. It’s a tragic tale of female strength and ultimately, love.” –Time Out
“The tale might have been passed down the generations in China, but to a European reader it has all the excitement and allure of a fresh discovery. . . . Tong’s retelling of this ancient myth can be read as symbolic of a country scarred by the Mao era, and sets a high benchmark for future volumes in the Myths series.” –The Daily Telegraph (UK)
“A wonderful read – with all of a fairy tale’s leaps and turns and queer, vivid images. . . . The book is rich as a piece of brocade, by turns violent and forgiving, harsh and tender. A masterful retelling of an ancient fairy story.” –The Observer
“A straight retelling of an idiosyncratic journey. . . . The Chinese language is . . . a visual art, and the painterly quality of Tong’s words is striking . . . Little surprise that Tong’s Raise the Red Lantern became such a visually exciting film, and that this new myth-picture splashes in the memory.” –The Times (UK) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
“This is a gripping, insightful depiction of the lives of commoners under the Qing Dynasty. Ultimately, Tong’s myth allows good to triumph over evil – particularly with the collapse of the Great Wall, a metaphor for ruling class oppression. It’s a tragic tale of female strength and ultimately, love.” –Time Out
“The tale might have been passed down the generations in China, but to a European reader it has all the excitement and allure of a fresh discovery. . . . Tong’s retelling of this ancient myth can be read as symbolic of a country scarred by the Mao era, and sets a high benchmark for future volumes in the Myths series.” –The Daily Telegraph (UK)
“A wonderful read – with all of a fairy tale’s leaps and turns and queer, vivid images. . . . The book is rich as a piece of brocade, by turns violent and forgiving, harsh and tender. A masterful retelling of an ancient fairy story.” –The Observer
“A straight retelling of an idiosyncratic journey. . . . The Chinese language is . . . a visual art, and the painterly quality of Tong’s words is striking . . . Little surprise that Tong’s Raise the Red Lantern became such a visually exciting film, and that this new myth-picture splashes in the memory.” –The Times (UK) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
Su Tong was born in Suzhou, China, in 1963, and currently lives in Beijing. He is the author of the novel Rice and the three-novella collection Raise the Red Lantern, the title story of which was made into an Oscar-nominated film by Zhang Yimou.
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Great Service! the book is an excellent buy for those interested in folklore & the Great Wall of China. Underlying theme shows tremendous human agony and suffering in the building. Shi Huang Di accomplished much but also inflicted much pain! Great Read!!
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Binu & the Great Wall is a truly unforgettable work of art.
A Chinese tale, though, over thousands of years old, is here retold and restored to life by the talented author ~ Su Tong. Spellbinding & Relevant.
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