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Professor Yang, a respected literature teacher at a provincial university in contemporary China, suffers a stroke that leaves him in a state of chaotic delirium. Jian Wan, Yang’s graduate‑student son‑in‑law, is tasked with caring for him, a duty that tests his compassion and devotion. Yang’s volatile mind blames family, colleagues, and the academic system, raising questions about whether his accusations stem from illness or hidden truths. Jian must decide whether to confront the unsettling revelations or protect his future, as the situation threatens to compromise both his life and moral convictions.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Ha Jin
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