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Jen Sheng: The Root Of Life

Jen Sheng: The Root Of Life

Prishvin, Mikhail
Walton, George
Gibbons, Philip

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ISBN10: 1164484265
ISBN13: 9781164484264
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jen Sheng: The Root of Life is a novel by Mikhail Prishvin, originally published in Russian in 1929. The story is set in rural China and follows the life of a young boy named Jen Sheng, who is born into a poor family and grows up to become a respected herbalist.Jen Sheng's life is shaped by his deep connection to nature and his ability to understand the healing properties of plants. He learns from his father, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and from his own experiences in the fields and forests around his home.As Jen Sheng grows older, he becomes more and more involved in the politics and social issues of his community. He witnesses the struggles of the poor and oppressed, and becomes a voice for change and justice.Throughout the novel, Prishvin explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the power of nature. He also delves into the complexities of traditional Chinese medicine and the role of herbalists in society.Jen Sheng: The Root of Life is a rich and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on Chinese culture and history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or traditional medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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