Nine Contemporary Chinese Novellas

By Yiqin Wu

The Essential Anthology of Modern Chinese Social Realism] Curated by literary scholar Wu Yiqin, this volume presents nine pivotal novellas that serve as a literary seismograph for 21st-century China. Moving beyond simple storytelling, these works offer a sharp, sociological dissection of a nation in flux-- capturing the widening chasm between the neon-lit urban alienation and the fading traditions of the rural hinterlands. The collection features award-winning authors tackling taboo and complex themes rarely seen in Western media: Cultural Erosion: Nuo Masks and Terra Flavausta explore the struggle of ancient folk traditions against the tide of modernization. Social Stratification: The Accident and Kongse Forest Bathhouse expose the brutal realities of class conflict, luxury, and social obligations. Psychological Realism: Stories like Vertigo and Night of Beasts delve into the private anxieties of love, sex, and identity in a hyper-competitive society. Nine Contemporary Chinese Novellas is not just a fiction anthology; it is a primary source for understanding the psychological and social fabric of contemporary China.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1487808119
• ISBN13: 9781487808112
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Royal Collins Publishing Company
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.2"