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paperback. Condition: Very Good in Wrappers. No Jacket. First Edition. Singapore. 1979. Heinemann. 1st Edition. Very Good in Wrappers. Writing in Asia Series. 202 pages. paperback. keywords: Asia China Literature Translated Anthology World Literature. DESCRIPTION - From the time of the May 4th Movement until the emergence of the patriotic literature which blossomed during the War Against Japan, modern Chinese literature has been rightfully termed a literature of social protest. The political and cultural events which preceded the May 4th Movement injected a wrath and indignation into the people which did not begin to find an adequate means of release until the advent of the new literature written in the vernacular. Once warmed up to the art of washing their social frustrations in public, Chinese authors of the 1920's and 1930's found themselves exploring all the depths of the murky waters of their society. They found hunger, disease, injustice, prejudice, corruption and contempt. They were certain that great changes had to take place if China were to avoid being completely torn apart. The short stories in this anthology are examples of their responses to this social environment. CONTENTS: Ba, J. A tiny incident; Bing, X. Separation; Ding, L. On Qing Yun Lane; Lao, S. The woman from Liu Tun; Mao, D. In front of the pawnshop; Shen, C. W. Seven barbarians and the last Spring Festival; Wu, Z. X. The night before leaving home; Ye, S. J. A lifetime; Yu, D. F. Blood and tears; Zhang, T. Y. The journey. inventory #45026.…