This groundbreaking book by the eminent Peking University professor HongZicheng covers the literary scene in China during the 19491999 periodprimarily focusing ... » 

This groundbreaking book by the eminent Peking University professor HongZicheng covers the literary scene in China during the 19491999 periodprimarily focusing on fiction poetry drama and prose writing. Reprintedsixteen times since its publication in the PRC in 1999 it is now available inEnglish translation at last. A History of Contemporary Chinese Literature is aunique and much needed accomplishment in contemporary literary studies. «