River Town
Two Years on the Yangtze
(Author) Peter HesslerWhen Peter Hessler went to China in the late 1990s, he expected to spend a couple of peaceful years teaching English in the town of Fuling on the Yangtze River. But what he experienced - the natural beauty, cultural tension, and complex process of understanding that takes place when one is thrust into a radically different society - surpassed anything he could have imagined. Hessler observes firsthand how major events such as the death of Deng Xiaoping, the return of Hong Kong to the mainland, and the controversial consturction of the Three Gorges Dam have affected even the people of a remote town like Fuling. Poignant, thoughtful and utterly compelling, River Town is an unforgettable portrait of a place caught mid-river in time, much like China itself - a country seeking to understand both what it was and what it will one day become.
Peter Hessler
Peter Hessler is an American writer known for his in-depth and immersive non-fiction works about China. He spent over a decade living in China, where he worked as a journalist for the New Yorker and authored several acclaimed books. Hessler's writing style is characterized by its detailed observations of Chinese culture, society, and history, as well as his ability to weave personal narratives into his storytelling. His most famous work, "River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze," offers a vivid portrayal of his experiences teaching English in a small Chinese town. Hessler's contributions to literature include shedding light on the complexities of modern China and challenging Western stereotypes of the country. His works have had a significant impact on the genre of travel writing and cultural exploration.
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