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Peony in Love: A Novel [Abridged] [Audiobook] (Audio CD)

de Lisa See (Author), Jodi Long (Reader)

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Audio CD
�diteur: Random House Audio; Abridged �dition (Jui 26 2007)
Langue: English
ISBN-10: 0739344048
ISBN-13: 978-0739344040
Product Dimensions: 15,5 x 14 x 2,8 cm
Poids d'exp�dition : 159 g

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Starred Review. Set in 17th-century China, See's fifth novel is a coming-of-age story, a ghost story, a family saga and a work of musical and social history. As Peony, the 15-year-old daughter of the wealthy Chen family, approaches an arranged marriage, she commits an unthinkable breach of etiquette when she accidentally comes upon a man who has entered the family garden. Unusually for a girl of her time, Peony has been educated and revels in studying The Peony Pavilion, a real opera published in 1598, as the repercussions of the meeting unfold. The novel's plot mirrors that of the opera, and eternal themes abound: an intelligent girl chafing against the restrictions of expected behavior; fiction's educative powers; the rocky path of love between lovers and in families. It figures into the plot that generations of young Chinese women, known as the lovesick maidens, became obsessed with The Peony Pavilion, and, in a Werther-like passion, many starved themselves to death. See (Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, etc.) offers meticulous depiction of women's roles in Qing and Ming dynasty China (including horrifying foot-binding scenes) and vivid descriptions of daily Qing life, festivals and rituals. Peony's vibrant voice, perfectly pitched between the novel's historical and passionate depths, carries her story beautifully—in life and afterlife. (July)
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This magical, mystical, floridly romantic ghost story is set in seventeenth-century China. Peony, almost 16 and betrothed to a man she has never met, meets her true love, poet Wu Ren, during a performance of her favorite opera, ÒThe Peony Pavilion.Ó Its heroine, Liniang, dies of Òlovesickness.Ó As her marriage approaches, Peony, like Liniang, starves herself to death, discovering, on her deathbed that her husband-to-be is Wu Ren. Peony spends the next 29 years haunting, and helping, Wu RenÕs two wives. Sedately paced but lively, enhanced by period music, this ghost story is more entertaining than scary. Jodi LongÕs solid portrayal of PeonyÕs heartbreaking romantic deprivations goes a long way to suspend disbelief, and LongÕs feisty older women add comic moments. M.T.B. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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4.0�toiles sur 5 Love is of source unknown, yet it grows ever deeper, Ao� 18 2007

Par	Amanda Richards "Modest to the extreme" (Georgetown, Guyana) - Voir tous mes commentaires (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Peony in Love: A Novel (Hardcover)

The old theme of star-crossed lovers takes an Oriental twist in this historical period drama about a love-struck young girl, an enamored poet, and the opera that not only brings them together but casts them apart.

This story is about Peony, a young woman and only child of a wealthy family. Set in seventeenth century China, when well brought up young women weren't allowed to be seen or heard, especially by strange men, Peony's father organizes a theatrical performance of the opera "The Peony Pavilion", and although her mother doesn't want her to see it, arrangements are made for a screen to be erected, behind which the women can get a glimpse of the epic opera. Peony is a big fan of "The Peony Pavilion", having collected many editions, reading and memorizing many of the popular segments, but even though seeing it live is a big thrill, she becomes more interested in observing a young man sitting in the audience.

Risking her reputation, she wanders off on her own, and as fate would have it, she encounters the young man in an isolated place, where they discover that they enjoy each other's company very much. Unfortunately, Peony is already betrothed by way of an arranged marriage, and as the big day approaches she spends her days dreaming of the young man and obsessively recording her thoughts in an edition of the great opera, refusing food and ignoring the advice of the doctors and other experts that come to see her. From this point her life takes a dramatic turn with a cruel twist, and the story and the opera fuse together in elaborate fashion, becoming a dark fantasy full of ghosts, superstition and tradition.

The author lingers over the historical details, the proud traditions, the poetry of the opera and the protocols of the afterlife, as well as other remarkable activities such as foot binding and embroidery, and although this is an extremely poignant and melancholy book, it is so rich in description that you won't want to put it down. A dramatic, absorbing and informative story that will remain with you for a long time after you've finished reading it.

Amanda Richards

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5.0�toiles sur 5 gorgeous and elegant, D�c 13 2009

Par	Nathalie Wigmore (Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Peony in Love: A Novel (Paperback)

This was my first read of Lisa See, and it totally captivated me. The plot is original, the story is poignant without being sentimental, and the narrative is as beautiful and delicate as the peony and its namesake main character. I'm a really fussy reader, and for a novel to grab me from beginning to end without my wanting to put it down is quite an accomplishment. Lisa See manages to convey a unique story with a superb style that somehow manages to be both light yet heavy, simple yet complex. The world she has recreated comes vividly to life and is populated by characters that are truly genuine and interesting.

I highly, highly recommend this book.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Fascinating, Mars 15 2008

Par	SH (Toronto, Ontario) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: Peony in Love: A Novel (Hardcover)

Peony in Love by Lisa See is a very unique novel about a fifteen-year-old girl, Peony, that is arranged to be married to a man she has never seen. She meets a man in the garden one day, which is the first time in her life that she has met a man, who is not related to her, and she is alone. Her life will change forever. The story takes place in ancient times in China, where everyone adheres to strict traditions.

There is a lot of reference to Tang Xianzu's opera, The Peony Pavilion, which was first produced and published in 1598. Peony is obsessed with this opera, and put a great deal of thought into it. There is a lot of poetry in this novel, which makes it pleasant to read.

I recommend everyone to read this touching story that is truly unique and fascinating.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 A captivating story
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