A revised one-volume edition of the popular upper-level Chinese
language textbook
Since its first publication in 1999, Literature and Society has been
widely used in Chinese-language classes at major universities and
language institutions. In this completely revised edition, designed for
upper-level students, this classic textbook continues to explore a
variety of contemporary Chinese social issues through the study of
Chinese literary works and essays.
This new edition condenses and consolidates the original two-volume set
into one convenient volume. The first section, "Literature," includes
essays, short stories, and a play, and features a range of writers: Lu
Xun, Lin Yutang, Liang Shiqiu, Wang Li, Xie Bingying, and Wang Meng. The
second section, "Society," includes essays by Fei Xiaotong, Ma Yinchu,
Wu Han, Liang Sicheng, and Chen Hengzhe. The selections delve into such
subjects as population issues, ethics, marriage, the lives of
intellectuals, and challenges faced by minorities in China. Each
selection begins with a brief introduction about the author and
concludes with discussion questions. The simplified character text and
corresponding vocabulary words face each other on adjacent pages, and
the traditional character text follows at the end of each lesson.
Literature and Society remains an innovative way for students to
sharpen their Chinese language abilities while learning more about
important areas of Chinese culture.
- Completely revised edition
- Original two-volume set now consolidated into one convenient volume
- Selections of literary works and essays explore contemporary Chinese
social issues
- Each selection begins with an introduction to the author and concludes
with discussion questions
- Simplified character text and corresponding vocabulary sit on facing
pages
- Traditional character text appears at the end of each lesson
