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Set against the backdrop of 1950s Hong Kong, the memoir recounts the unique childhood experiences of a young boy who navigated a vibrant yet complex world. Through encounters with colorful characters like the plink plonk man and the Queen of Kowloon, the narrative reveals not only the charm of a bustling colony but also the turmoil of his parents' troubled relationship. This intimate reflection captures the essence of a bygone era while exploring themes of innocence, cultural clash, and personal upheaval.
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Golden Boy, Martin Booth
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2000
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- Titul
- Golden Boy
- Podtitul
- Memories of a Hong Kong Childhood
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Martin Booth
- Vydavatel
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Rok vydání
- 2000
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 354
- ISBN13
- 9780312426262
- Kategorie
- Světová historie
- Anotace
- Set against the backdrop of 1950s Hong Kong, the memoir recounts the unique childhood experiences of a young boy who navigated a vibrant yet complex world. Through encounters with colorful characters like the plink plonk man and the Queen of Kowloon, the narrative reveals not only the charm of a bustling colony but also the turmoil of his parents' troubled relationship. This intimate reflection captures the essence of a bygone era while exploring themes of innocence, cultural clash, and personal upheaval.