Contemporary Chinese Short-Short Stories - A Parallel Text (Hardcover)

This book presents Chinese short-short stories in English and Chinese, integrating language learning with cultural studies for intermediate to advanced learners of Mandarin Chinese and students of contemporary Chinese literature. Each chapter begins with a critical introduction, followed by two or more stories in parallel Chinese and English texts; each story is followed by a vocabulary list, discussion questions, and a biography of the author. The chapters are organized around central concepts in Chinese culture such as li (ritual), ren (benevolence), mianzi (face/prestige), being filial, and the dynamics of yin and yang, as well as the themes of governance, identity, love, marriage, and change. The stories selected are short-shorts by important contemporary writers ranging from the most literary to everyday voices. Specifically designed for use in upper-level Chinese language courses, Contemporary Chinese Short-Short Stories: A Parallel Text offers students a window onto China today and pathways to its traditions and past as they gain language competence and critical cultural skills.

General

Imprint:	Columbia University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2017
Translators:	Aili Mu
As told to:	Mike Smith
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - Trade binding
Pages:	528
ISBN-13:	978-0-231-18152-5
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Chinese
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > General
LSN:	0-231-18152-3
Barcode:	9780231181525

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