Sandalwood Death Vol. 1 of 2

Japanese edition of a historical novel Sandalwood Death by Mo Yan, the 2012 Nobel Literature Prize winner. Sandalwood Death is a ancient punishment known for its brutality. Set in the late 19th century when China was colonized by Western powers, Mo Yan retells folklore about its use on a man who accidentally killed a German technician. Mo Yan vividly paints historical background and people who abused their powers. vol. 1 of 2 In Japanese. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.