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Outside the Window

Book • 2012
Published in 1963, 'Outside the Window' is Chiung Yao's semi-autobiographical novel based on her own experiences of falling in love with her high school Chinese teacher.

The story follows Jiang Yanrong, a high school student, and her teacher Nan Kang, whose love is not tolerated by society due to their age gap and student-teacher relationship.

The novel delves into the tragic consequences of their love and the societal pressures that force them apart.

It was a significant success and marked the beginning of Chiung Yao's illustrious career as a romance novelist.

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