| Description |
1 online resource (xl, 484 pages) |
| Contents |
Intro; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1. Li and Ren; Skull Shave, by Zhao Xin; "Star" Grandma, by Liu Zhenyun; Catharsis, by Nie Xinsen; 2. Xiao; Father Makes the Lantern, by Chi Zijian; Little She, by Han Shaogong; Money Order, by Bai Xuchu; Heaven-Bound, but After Summer, by Mo Zhongbai; 3. Yin-Yang; Two Minds, by Wang Qionghua; Cuilan's Love, by Li Lingling; Forever by Your Side, by Wu Zhongzheng; 4. Governance; The Stone-Paving Project, by Zhou Bo; The Clear Pond, by Cai Nan; Big Sweet Potatoes, by Zeng Ping; 5. Identity; Auntie, by Yu Shengli; Brothers, by Zhou Tao |
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The Love of Her Life, by Shi TieshengWater in the Well, by Gao Huaichang; 6. Face; A Golden Rain, by Wu Nianzhen; Face, by Wei Yonggui; At the Teahouse, by Chen Yong; Chickens Hate Pecked Faces, by Liu Xinwu; 7. (Romantic) Love; Little Heartaches, by Zhao Yu; Fake Love Letter, by Zou Jingzhi; A Gentleman's Love, by Wang Kuishan; Give Him Peace, by An Shiliu; 8. Marriage; Mary Zhang, by Xing Hua; The Cost of Marriage, by Zhao Yu; Missing Zhang Meili, by Ye Zhongjian; The Mint's Invitation, by Tian Shuangling; 9. Changes; Future, by Wang Meng; Unknowable Possibilities, by Ge Fei |
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Pinyin Vocabulary Index; English Vocabulary Index; Bibliography; How to Use This Parallel Text to Teach Chinese Language and Culture |
| Summary |
This book presents Chinese short-short stories in English and Chinese, integrating language learning with cultural studies for intermediate to advanced learners of Mandarin Chinese and students of contemporary Chinese literature. Each chapter begins with a critical introduction, followed by two or more stories in parallel Chinese and English texts; each story is followed by a vocabulary list, discussion questions, and a biography of the author. The chapters are organized around central concepts in Chinese culture such as li (ritual), ren (benevolence), mianzi (face/prestige), being filial, and the dynamics of yin and yang, as well as the themes of governance, identity, love, marriage, and change. The stories selected are short-shorts by important contemporary writers ranging from the most literary to everyday voices. Specifically designed for use in upper-level Chinese language courses, Contemporary Chinese Short-Short Stories: A Parallel Text offers students a window onto China today and pathways to its traditions and past as they gain language competence and critical cultural skills |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
This is a parallel text with the Chinese on the versos and English translations on the rectos |
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Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on May 08, 2020) |
| Subject |
Short stories, Chinese.
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FICTION -- Anthologies (multiple authors)
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Short stories, Chinese
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Mu, Aili, editor, translator.
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Smith, Mike, 1973- editor.
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| LC no. |
2017010214 |
| ISBN |
9780231543637 |
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0231543638 |
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