The Vintage Book of Contemporary Chinese Fiction - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0375700935 ISBN 13: 9780375700934

Casa editrice: Vintage Books, 2001

Riassunto

An anthology of short fiction introduces the work of contemporary Chinese authors, many previously unknown outside of their native country, that capture the world of characters whose lives have been profoundly transformed by China's turbulent history, with works by Cheng Nai-shan, Wang An-yi, Wang-Meng, and Mo Shen, among others. Original. 17,500 first printing.

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Recensione:

"A fount of beautifully translated storytelling that veers between the wistfully romantic and the downright angry."
--The Guardian (London)

"An exceptional glimpse of the domestic life about which most of the West still knows very little."
--Literary Review (London)

"An exhilarating glimpse into another all too human world."
--Herald (London)

L'autore:

Born and educated in Hong Kong, Carolyn Choa works as a film producer and choreographer in London. David Su Li-Qun was resident playwright at the National Union Theatre in Beijing until emigrating to England in 1984. Since then he has taught at the University of London.

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• Editore: Vintage Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0375700935
• ISBN 13: 9780375700934
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 308
• Redattore: Choa Carolyn, Li-Qun David Su, Su Liqun