Short Stories from Taiwan

With careful literary crafting, Taiwan's writers have told the complex story of their country since World War II. Sabina Knight, a professor at Smith College and author of Chinese Literature: A Very Short Introduction, recommends five of her favourite short story collections.

Five Books
163. The Power of Chinese Narrative – interview with Sabina Knight

When reading and translating, I’ve often wondered about Chinese narrative. I knew from reading with my own children how important storytelling is for credibility and engagement, even at a ver…

Chinese books for young readers