Walsh, Megan
The Subplot: What China Is Reading and Why It Matters
- ISBN 13:
- 9781735913667
- author:
- Walsh, Megan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Columbia Global Reports
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 18.8 x 12.5 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Asian,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Subplot: What China is Reading and Why it Matters Discover the vibrant literary landscape of contemporary China, where art and politics intersect in complex and fascinating ways. This book takes you on a journey through a diverse range of Chinese fiction, from poetry and romance to science fiction and underground comics. Megan Walsh, a brilliant young critic, explores the significance of Chinese literature and culture, highlighting the ways in which writers resist government and foreign expectations to create alternative narratives. By examining the works of leading Chinese authors, Walsh reveals the power of literature to offer a nuanced understanding of China's contradictions. Through its lively and engaging portrayal of China's literary scene, The Subplot sheds light on the country's cultural and political landscape, and its impact on the wider world.
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