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The Painter from Shanghai: A Novel (Hardcover)

by JC Epstein (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 416 pages
  • Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.; 1 edition (19 Sep 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0393065286
  • ISBN-13: 978-0393065282
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.8 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 961,597 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A tale inspired by the life of pre-war Shanghai artist Pan Yuliang traces her life in a brothel before she becomes a concubine to a Republican official who ultimately helps her to find her way as an artist.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Painter of Shanghai, 14 Aug 2008
By Tami Brady "Whole Health Therapist" (Calgary, Canada) - See all my reviews
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Xiuqing grew up believing that she was destined to become an artist, the next great female poet or perhaps a talented painter. When her mother died, little Xiu was taken in by her uncle. While he fanned her dreams, his own opium addiction would take the young girl on a very different path. Thus, at fourteen, Xiuqing became Yuliang, one of the girls working at The Hall of Eternal Splendor.

For several years, Yuliang's existence was dictated by the whims of the Godmother who ran The Hall and the men who frequently the establishment. However, after the murder of her best friend, Yuliang's life suddenly changed. She met a man who appreciated and encouraged her natural curiosity and love of learning so that Pan Yuliang's true talents could eventually surface.

If you liked Memoirs of a Geisha, you'll love The Painter of Shanghai. Both stories share the stories of young girls thrown into a world beyond their comprehension who rise above their circumstances. However, I have to admit that I actually preferred The Painter of Shanghai. In life, Pan Yuliang was a courageous woman who followed her truth no matter what the consequences. Her strength and perseverance is an inspiration to us all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent read!, 23 Nov 2009
This review is from: The Painter from Shanghai: A Novel (Paperback)
Astonishingly gripping first novel - this book is a sensitively written page-turner. The unfolding story,based on biography, of the life of Xuiquig - Shanghai's famous painter, was both a very human drama whilst also offering fascinating insight into the Chinese culture of the time. The struggle of a determined and talented woman to initially survive, then to realise her artistic potential, and throughout balance her personal needs really touched a nerve. I highly recommend this book!
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