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The Other Shore by Xingjian Gao

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Book name: The Other Shore (2024)
Category: Alienation
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Pages: 150 pages
Language: Chinese
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1986, midnight
"The Other Shore" is a play that explores themes of identity, freedom, and human nature through a series of allegorical and surreal scenes. The narrative follows a group of characters who attempt to cross a river, symbolizing the transition from the oppressive constraints of their old lives to a new, unknown existence. As they confront various existential challenges and philosophical dilemmas, the characters grapple with their desires, fears, and the very essence of their beings, ultimately questioning the nature of reality and the possibility of true liberation. The play delves into the conflicts between individuality and collective identity, and the struggle for personal authenticity in the face of societal norms. The 12174th greatest book of all time

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Xingjian Gao

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