China beyond the binary
Subtitle: race, gender, and the use of story
By: edited by Kate Rose and Gong Qiangwei
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published: 2019
Place of publication: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Language: eng
Number of pages: 118
ISBN-13: 9781527532212
Copyright date: 2019
Subjects: Civilization; Social life and customs; Chinese literature; Social aspects; History and criticism; Manners and customs
Description: This volume brings together Ancient Chinese stories from millennia ago, great novels depicting China's culture, online literature attracting millions of its youngsters, and people celebrating its traditions. It discusses the first-hand experience of living and teaching in China, different versions of 'Beauty and the Beast', the Chinese New Year and its celebration beyond China, Taoism and Confucianism, and traditional and newly emerged literature.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.