Published 1970
by Oxford U.P. in London, New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | selected and edited by W. J. F. Jenner; translated by W. J. F. Jenner and Gladys Yang. |
| Series | Oxford paperbacks, 222 |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PL2658.E8 J4 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xiii, 271 p. |
| Number of Pages | 271 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL5000137M |
| ISBN 10 | 0192810871 |
| LC Control Number | 76504192 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 98140 |
Modern Chinese Stories and Novellas, book. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Brings together some of the best and most h /5. Print book: EnglishView all editions and formats Summary: Brings together some of the best and most historically significant works of short fiction written in China in this century, including 44 stories by 20 authors. Contemporary Chinese Short-Short Stories makes a wonderful tool for students wishing to improve their reading skills while deepening their understanding of Chinese culture. The result is a highly teachable book on a wide variety of relevant themes of works short enough that they are digestible for the nonnative speaker yet substantive enough to Brand: Columbia University Press. ISBN: OCLC Number: Notes: reprint. Description: xv, pages ; 21 cm. Contents: Two Nian stories: Liu Eryuan / Gao Yuanxun ; The flagpoles / Guo Tongde --Kong Yiji ; My old home ; The New-Year sacrifice / Lu Xun --Slaves' mother / Rou Shi --Double performance / Guo Moruo --On the boat / Mao Dun --A brilliant beginning / Lao .
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