Executed Chinese Women: Yoshiko Kawashima, Lucy Yi Zhenmei, Yu Xuanji, Yang Kaihui

Executed Chinese Women: Yoshiko Kawashima, Lucy Yi Zhenmei, Yu Xuanji, Yang Kaihui

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Science Fiction Manga
Format Paperback
Pages 22
Language Indonesian
Published Oct 14, 2010
Publisher Books LLC
ISBN-10 1158562586
ISBN-13 9781158562589
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This work delves into the lives of four remarkable Chinese women, each significant in their own right, who faced extraordinary challenges and ultimately, tragic fates. Through the examination of figures such as Yoshiko Kawashima, a controversial but influential personality in wartime China, and Lucy Yi Zhenmei, whose contributions to early 20th-century China are often overlooked, the book paints a picture of resilience against societal norms.

Additionally, it highlights Yu Xuanji, a Tang Dynasty poet whose life and work reflect the struggles of women in a patriarchal society, and Yang Kaihui, an important revolutionary figure whose dedication to her cause cost her dearly. Their stories intertwine themes of bravery, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of justice, offering readers a poignant exploration of history through a distinctly female lens.

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