 | The Unworthy Scholar from Pingjiang: Republican-Era Martial Arts Fiction Subjects: Buxiaosheng 1889–1957 -- Criticism and interpretation; Buxiaosheng 1889–1957 -- Influence; Martial arts fiction Chinese -- 20th century -- History and criticism; Xiang Kairan, who wrote under the pen name "The Unworthy Scholar from Pingjiang," is remembered as the father of modern Chinese martial arts fiction. In this book, John Christopher Hamm shows how Xiang Kairan's work and career offer a new lens on the transformations of fiction and popular culture in early twentieth-century China. Hamm John Christopher : John Christopher Hamm is Associate Professor of Chinese in the Department of Asian Languages and Literature at the University of Washington. His publications include Paper Swordsmen: Jin |
