Patricia Sieber Livres

Exploring the intimate relationships of Chinese women, this anthology highlights the impact of rapid urban transformation on same-sex relations in China. The short fiction included delves into the conflicts between tradition and modernization, family and state, as well as love and sex. It presents a compelling collection from a new generation of acclaimed women writers from the PRC, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, offering insights into the complexities of social change and the evolving landscape of women's experiences.

This book is a comprehensive and inviting introduction to the literary forms and cultural significance of Chinese drama as both text and performance. Each chapter offers an accessible overview and critical analysis of one or more plays-canonical as well as less frequently studied works-and their historical contexts.