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Soul Mountain

novel by Gao Xingqian
Also known as: “Lingshan”
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Soul Mountain is the first novel by Gao Xingjian, a Chinese-born French novelist, playwright, and critic who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2000. The novel was inspired by Gao's 10-month walking tour along the Yangtze River.12

The novel is known for its exploration of themes related to identity, spirituality, and the search for meaning, often through a fragmented narrative style and a unique use of pronouns. It reflects Gao's experiences with persecution during China's Cultural Revolution and his subsequent journey as a political refugee.1

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