For a Song and a Hundred Songs

Explore the unfiltered narrative of oppression in Liao Yiwu's profound memoir, *For a Song and a Hundred Songs*. This compelling trade paperback, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2013, delves deep into the emotional and psychological scars left by China's authoritarian regime. With 432 pages of gripping content, Liao recounts his harrowing experience during the Tiananmen Square protests and his subsequent imprisonment for writing the powerful poem 'Massacre.' This book provides a vivid portrayal of crowded Chinese prisons, oppression, and the struggle for individuality amidst chaos. As Liao brings alive the harsh realities of torture, conflict, and survival, he also uncovers the resilience of the human spirit through his connections with fellow inmates. Whether you're an avid reader of political memoirs or seek to understand the cultural complexities of modern China, this book will profoundly reshape your perspective on the country's struggles and transformations. Experience the heartbreaking beauty and resilience embedded in Liao's narrative, a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art, politics, and human rights. Don’t miss out; order now and take advantage of our free shipping offer—though kindly note that this item does not qualify for combined shipping. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922079213
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 432


Description:
In China, the government continues to erase and distort the collective memory of the country to suit its all-encompassing political agenda. However, an individual's memory, with its psychic encoding and indelible scars of oppression, will forever hide a deeply etched record in blood and intellect. Its imprint, like history, can never be erased. In June 1989, Liao Yiwu witnessed the Tiananmen Square protest. The young poet, who had until then led an apolitical bohemian existence, found his voice in that moment and proclaimed his outrage in the poem 'Massacre'. For a Song and a Hundred Songs captures the four brutal years Liao spent in jail for writing his incendiary poem. He reveals the bleak reality of crowded Chinese prisons - the harassment from guards and fellow prisoners, the torture, the conflicts among human beings in close confinement, and the boredom of everyday life. But even in his darkest hours, Liao manages to find the fundamental humanity in his cellmates. Liao Yiwu presents a stark and devastating portrait of a nation in flux, exposing a side of China that outsiders rarely get to see. For a Song and a Hundred Songs will forever change the way you view the rising superpower.

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