{"title":"Wang Xiaobo","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the esteemed Chinese author, \u003cem\u003eWang Xiaobo\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his insightful and often satirical prose, Wang Xiaobo remains a significant voice in contemporary Chinese literature. His writing is celebrated for its exploration of complex social and cultural themes, delivered with a unique blend of wit and philosophical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Age\u003c\/strong\u003e takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the Cultural Revolution, offering a personal and often humorous perspective that's both enlightening and entertaining. In \u003cstrong\u003eThe Pleasure of Thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e, Wang delves into the intricacies of human thought and creativity, challenging readers to reflect on their own lives and assumptions through his incisive commentary. Finally, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Maverick Pig\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases his ability to blend fiction with cultural critique, telling stories that resonate with universal truths while steeped in the vivid context of Chinese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection spans categories from \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, appealing to those who appreciate storytelling that transcends borders and speaks to the shared human experience. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his work, this selection offers a fascinating glimpse into Wang Xiaobo's literary prowess and the cultural landscapes he so vividly portrays.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-maverick-pig-by-wang-xiaobo-9780241747315","title":"The Maverick Pig","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Maverick Pig\u003c\/em\u003e by Wang Xiaobo is razor-sharp, pugnacious and blackly funny. Wang Xiaobo's essays have established him as one of China's most popular—and subversive—writers. These writings range from the political power of silence to the irrepressible spirit of a pig he met while working in a commune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese reflections on life and literature are set against the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution, providing a rare glimpse of a fearless satirical genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46463524274412,"sku":"9780241747315","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241747315.jpg?v=1747871829"},{"product_id":"golden-age-by-wang-xiaobo-9780241634226","title":"Golden Age","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bestselling novel by cult writer Wang Xiaobo, a satire of the Cultural Revolution, in its first full English translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Life is but a slow, drawn-out process of getting your balls crushed.’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-one-year-old Wang Er, stationed in a remote mountain commune, spends his days herding oxen, napping, and dreaming of losing his virginity. His dreams come true in the shape of the beautiful doctor Cheng Qinyang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo begins the riotously funny story of their illicit love affair, the Party officials who enjoy their forced confessions a little too much, and Wang's life under the Communist regime—his misadventures as a biology lecturer at a Beijing university, and his entanglements with family, friends, and lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGolden Age\u003c\/em\u003e is an explosive, subversive, wild, and hilarious satire, featuring one of literature's great protagonists. A sensation when it was published in the 1990s and beloved today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545046995180,"sku":"9780241634226","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/55803482274.jpg?v=1749789772"},{"product_id":"pleasure-of-thinking-by-wang-xiaobo-9780241633267","title":"Pleasure of Thinking","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dazzling essays of the beloved, subversive Chinese writer Wang Xiaobo, a continual bestseller in China, now in English for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWang Xiaobo made his name as a novelist, but his essays, too, have become ongoing bestsellers in China since their publication in the 1990s. Bringing together his thoughts on reading, talking, and silence during the Cultural Revolution; the irrepressible spirit of one beloved pig he met while an \"educated youth\"; and being operated on via a textbook—these essays offer a rare glimpse into a world rarely seen and discussed with such honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with a light touch and a wry sense of humour, these essays showcase the work of a great literary talent, grappling with sociology, sexuality, and feminism, the cultural clash of living in the USA, and with Chinese sci-fi, the internet, and beloved European writers like Bertrand Russell and Italo Calvino. Electrifying and containing a razor-sharp wit and intellect, this collection reveals the voice of a generation to English-speaking readers for the very first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341037256940,"sku":"9780241633267","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/46213482274.jpg?v=1772181044"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/wang-xiaobo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}