Fictional Authors, Imaginary Audiences : Modern Chinese Literature in the Twentieth Century

The authors and audiences for twentieth century Chinese literature, especially fiction, are examined in a fresh light in this book.

While modern Chinese fictions are imaginary in that they do not constitute reliable portraits of Chinese life, they can reveal fascinating insights into the writers themselves and their implied audiences.

The book also includes substantial reference to poetry, drama, film, and the visual arts as well as to the political and social context in which they appear.