New Penguin Parallel Text Short Stories in Chinese

Compelling and lyrical, the New Penguin Parallel Text Short Stories in Chinese, translated by John Balcom, has opened up bold territory in approaching Chinese literary texts. Altogether an accessible and thoughtfully edited collection of contemporary fiction written in the world's most widely spoken language, the eight short stories with parallel translations offer students and non-students alike the opportunity to appreciate contemporary Chinese literature without needing a dictionary. In addition to illustrating the Chinese-English translation and process, the chosen range offers a postmodern and experimental take on contemporary Chinese literature and aesthetics, and a controversial representation of China's social fabric.