Old Land, New Tales: 20 Short Stories by Writers of the Shaanxi Region in China
- 作者:Jia (EDT),Lei (EDT)/ Pingwa,Tao
- 出版社:Baker & Taylor Books
- 出版日期:2014-07-15
- 語言:英文
- ISBN10:1477823700
- ISBN13:9781477823705
- 裝訂:平裝 / 14 x 20.3 x 3.2 cm / 普通級
In this captivating collection from the Shaanxi region, considered the cradle of Chinese civilization, twenty disparate and unique voices come together to show a China caught between new-world advancements and old-world traditions. From the homeland of China’s first dynasty and the world-famous terra-cotta warriors, these tales show rugged rural life colliding with fast-paced city life; hollow arranged marriages juxtaposed with torrid forbidden love affairs; and the vanity of newly minted millionaires clashing with the desperation of the poor. Through the eyes of award-winning authors, we see a changing China—from the Cultural Revolution to the country’s infamous one-child policy—giving us a profound look at the evolution of a land that is at once ancient and modern.