Author Description

This survey of 20th century Chinese fiction, poetry and drama is organised chronologically. Traces the development of Chinese literature from the Boxer Rebellion to the Tiananmen Square massacre. Discusses individual authors, analyses their work and provides historical and social background information. Includes a bibliography, a glossary and an index. McDougall is professor of Chinese literature at Edinburgh University. Her publications include 'Popular Chinese Literature and Performing Arts in the People's Republic of China'. Louie is professor of Chinese literature at the University of Queensland. Her publications include 'Between Fact and Fiction : Essays on Post-Mao Chinese Literature and Society'.