CONTEMPORARY CHINESE STORIES MO YAN

Discover the fascinating world of contemporary Chinese literature with the anthology of stories by Mo Yan and other outstanding authors. This unique collection, being the first chrestomathy of its kind in Poland, will take you on a journey through the vast and diverse landscapes of China, from Tibet to the northeastern borders.

• Introduction to contemporary Chinese literature: Get to know the works of the masters of the Chinese word.
• Thematic and stylistic diversity: Discover the richness of motifs and literary forms.
• Translations by sinologists: Guarantee of high quality and faithful rendering of the spirit of the original.
• Journey through China: Travel to distant and exotic corners of the Middle Kingdom.
• Mixture of myth and reality: Immerse yourself in the magical world of Chinese imagination.
• Grotesque and humor: A look at Chinese culture with a wink.

Contemporary Chinese stories are a literary journey into the depths of history and imagination, where myth mixes with reality, and the poetic record of images evoked from memory intertwines with grotesque and mocking laughter. The authors of the stories, mostly contemporary masters of the Chinese word, invite you to discover a new poetics, styles and conventions.

Among the authors you will find names such as Mo Yan and Su Tong, who gained worldwide fame thanks to the film adaptations of their works. Their stories are a testimony to the search and discovery of a new identity in a dynamically changing world. It is also a story about the tradition of the yellow earth, revealing the world of animal senses and the folk morality of peasants, as well as a satire on the norms and ideologies of revolutionary China.

Dialog Wydawnictwo Akademickie, known for its high-quality scientific and cultural publications, puts into your hands a collection of stories that are an excellent introduction to contemporary Chinese literature. This is a must-read for all lovers of culture and literature of the Far East, as well as for those who want to broaden their horizons and look at the world from a different perspective.

The chrestomathy contains only works from the eighties and nineties of the 20th century, which allows you to capture the specific climate and mood of that era. It is a time of change and searching, which was reflected in literature, becoming an inspiration for subsequent generations of creators.