The Dark Road

A compelling paperback edition of Ma Jian's powerful novel, "The Dark Road." This copy is in Very Good condition. The story delves into the harrowing reality of China's one-child policy and its profound impact on rural families. Meili, a young peasant woman born in the remote heart of China, is married to Kongzi, a village school teacher and a distant descendant of Confucius. They have a daughter, but desperate for a son to carry on his illustrious family line, Kongzi gets Meili pregnant again without waiting for official permission. The narrative powerfully portrays their struggles against the strict enforcement of family planning regulations, the desperate choices they are forced to make, and the enduring human spirit in the face of systemic oppression. Ma Jian, a celebrated dissident author, brings a vivid and unsparing portrayal of contemporary rural China.

• Author: Jian, Ma
• Publisher: Chatto & Windus
• Year: 2013
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• ISBN: 9780701187545