Alai’s ‘Red Poppies’: A Symphony of Seasons and Stories
Writer Alai reflects on how the changing seasons in his hometown Maerkang inspired his famous novel ‘Red Poppies’ in 1994, creating a symphony of time and literature.
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Writer Alai reflects on how the changing seasons in his hometown Maerkang inspired his famous novel ‘Red Poppies’ in 1994, creating a symphony of time and literature.
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