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Contemporary Chinese Short-Short Stories: A Parallel Text
Full title: | Contemporary Chinese Short-Short Stories: A Parallel Text |
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ISBN: | 9780231181532 |
ISBN 10: | 0231181531 |
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Publisher: | Columbia University Press |
Edition: | Bilingual |
Num. pages: | 528 |
Binding: | Paperback |
Language: | en |
Published on: | 2017 |
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Synopsis
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.