Chinese Literature

_x000D_ This book introduces the lives and works of eighty contemporary Chinese writers, and focuses on writers from the "Rightist" generation (Bai Hua, Gao Xiaosheng, Liu Shaotang), writers of the Red Guard generation (Li Rui, Wang Anyi), Post-Cultural Revolution Writers, as well as others. In addi..

Ang Lee’s 2007 adaptation of Lust/Caution, became a trigger for heated debates on issues of national identity and political loyalty in the Sinophone media. Indeed, Ang Lee received harsh criticism for being unpatriotic whilst the film's leading actress, Tang Wei, was banned from appearing on screen ..

Ang Lee’s 2007 adaptation of Lust/Caution, became a trigger for heated debates on issues of national identity and political loyalty in the Sinophone media. Indeed, Ang Lee received harsh criticism for being unpatriotic whilst the film's leading actress, Tang Wei, was banned from appearing on screen ..

Originally published in 1980, Alber’s translation of Semanov’s study aimed to contribute to the studies of Chinese literature and the knowledge of Lu Hsün’s work to an English-speaking reader. Semanov attempted to place his life and work in the context of his literary predecessors as well as comment..

Originally published in 1980, Alber’s translation of Semanov’s study aimed to contribute to the studies of Chinese literature and the knowledge of Lu Hsün’s work to an English-speaking reader. Semanov attempted to place his life and work in the context of his literary predecessors as well as comment..

Discussing the work of key women writers, this book considers the perceptions of women in China in the early modern period. It examines the place of women in the cultural elite and in society more generally, outlines the experiences of particular women, and explores women’s changing roles. It also p..

Discussing the work of key women writers, this book considers the perceptions of women in China in the early modern period. It examines the place of women in the cultural elite and in society more generally, outlines the experiences of particular women, and explores women’s changing roles. It also p..