caused much bloodshed and the revoking of private property. Mao established the People's Republic of China in 1949. While promoting his policies, Mao also caused the deaths of many peasants, academics, any suspected spies, and any persons thought to sympathize with capitalist ways of thinking. There were also rehabilitation camps put in place to rehabilitate those who did not adhere to Communist principles. In the novel, Gao's character talks about the actions of a group called the Red Guards and his actions while being a part of it. The Red Guards were a young adult group that would work to destroy any and all past remnants of Chinese culture. They also would deal with any persons who spoke negatively about Mao's policies. Interrogations and public demonstrations were several ways they were involved in the Communist Party References External links Reiter, Amy. "“One Man’s Bible” by Gao Xingjian." Salon.com. Thursday September 5, 2002. 1999 Chinese novels Book censorship in China Works by Gao Xingjian