After Mao: Chinese Literature and Society, 1978–1981
ISBN: 9781684171071
Platform/Publisher: JSTOR / Harvard University Asia Center
Digital rights: Users: unlimited; Printing: chapter; Download: chapter
Subjects: Chinese literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism -- Congresses;

After Mao takes an interdisciplinary approach to examining the rich diversity of texts that emerge in the aftermath of the Cultural Revolution. Part One analyzes the literary subject matter of these works, specifically with regard to science, romantic, and crime fictions. Meanwhile, Part Two looks at the artistic nature of post-Mao literature, especially in relation to the political implications of "osbscure" poetry and contemporary literary techniques. Finally, Part Three is concerned with the sociology of publishing and reading between 1978-1981. Jeffrey C. Kinkley puts together a collection on post-Mao literature that provides elucidating insights into the politics, society, and popular culture of the time.


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