Flowers in the Sea of Evil

China on the brink of the 19th and 20th centuries was going through a difficult time: the Qing dynasty, which had ruled for several centuries, was nearing its end, and the country was attacked from all sides by colonizers, leading... to numerous wars and popular uprisings. At the center of the narrative of the satirical novel «Flowers in the Sea of Evil» is the story of the life of an influential official-diplomat Jin Wencin and his concubine Fu Caiyun. Zeng Pu openly mocks the morals of the ruling elite, which in the 20th century still chooses a lucky day to resolve state matters, portraying the corruption, depravity, narrow-mindedness, and embezzlement that have entangled the imperial court...

Author: Пу Цзэн

Printhouse: AST

Series: Neoclassic Prose of the East

Age restrictions: 18+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785171761707

Number of pages: 576

Size: 210x135x30 mm

Cover type: твердая

Weight: 541 g

ID: 1718063

China on the brink of the 19th and 20th centuries was going through a difficult time: the Qing dynasty, which had ruled for several centuries, was nearing its end, and the country was attacked from all sides by colonizers, leading to numerous wars and popular uprisings. At the center of the narrative of the satirical novel «Flowers in the Sea of Evil» is the story of the life of an influential official-diplomat Jin Wencin and his concubine Fu Caiyun. Zeng Pu openly mocks the morals of the ruling elite, which in the 20th century still chooses a lucky day to resolve state matters, portraying the corruption, depravity, narrow-mindedness, and embezzlement that have entangled the imperial court...

In stock

In-store availability

€ 14.69

Will be delivered to Germany on 6 November (Th):

Collect at Mnogoknig store

free

By courier

€ 9.99

free from € 80.00

In stock

In-store availability

€ 14.69

Will be delivered to Germany on 6 November (Th):

Collect at Mnogoknig store

free

By courier

€ 9.99

free from € 80.00

Shop-availability

Before picking up the item at the shop, please call the correct branch to make sure the item is available.

MNOGOKNIG Gmbh, Frederichstrasse 176-179, Berlin, Germany, 10117

+4915205421866

Bestsellers

See all

Flowers in the Sea of Evil

Bestsellers

Publishers "AST" recommends

Sign up for our news!