About the book
The stories, prose and poems in this anthology offer readers a unique and generous array of women's experiences in China. In a world that is rapidly modernizing, these writings attempt to reconcile with the ever-changing people, plants, beasts and environment. After five years of painstaking collection and translation, the authors present these stories of strength and sadness, defiance and resilience, urban and village life, from the days of the cultural revolution to the present. Whether a house full of hawks and eagles, a stubborn cow, or a defiant elderly couple sabotaging a lumber operation, these stories express powerful visions of the earth interwoven with human memory.
Editions of Chinese Women Writers on the Environment
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476666983
- EBook
- ISBN 9781476640136
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The stories, prose and poems in this anthology offer readers a unique and generous array of women's experiences in China. In a world that is rapidly modernizing, these writings attempt to reconcile with the ever-changing people, plants, beasts and environment. After five years of painstaking collection and translation, the authors present these stories of strength and sadness, defiance and resilience, urban and village life, from the days of the cultural revolution to the present. Whether a house full of hawks and eagles, a stubborn cow, or a defiant elderly couple sabotaging a lumber operation, these stories express powerful visions of the earth interwoven with human memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinese Women Writers on the Environment about?
The stories, prose and poems in this anthology offer readers a unique and generous array of women's experiences in China. In a world that is rapidly modernizing, these writings attempt to reconcile with the ever-changing people, plants, beasts and environment. After five years of painstaking collection and translation, the authors present these stories of strength and sadness, defiance and resilience, urban and village life, from the days of the cultural revolution to the present. Whether a house full of hawks and eagles, a stubborn cow, or a defiant elderly couple sabotaging a lumber operation, these stories express powerful visions of the earth interwoven with human memory.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Chinese Women Writers on the Environment?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Anthologies
Where can I read a sample of Chinese Women Writers on the Environment?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476666983
How long is Chinese Women Writers on the Environment and how many pages does it have?
Chinese Women Writers on the Environment has 245 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Chinese Women Writers on the Environment?
Dong Isbister
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Chinese Women Writers on the Environment is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476666983) and ebook(ISBN 9781476640136)
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