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“There have been 50 or 60 books written about Empress Orchid, but none of them bothered to really examine the period in China when she lived. I was taught that she was evil; it's in all the textbooks.”

Quote by Anchee Min

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Anchee Min, born on January 14, 1957, is a renowned Chinese author. Her works are known for their unique female perspective and in-depth exploration of Chinese traditional culture. more

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