Global Chinese Literature: Critical Essays (Chinese Overseas: History, Literature, and Society, 3)

This groundbreaking anthology, "Sinophone Literature: A New Framework for Understanding Modern Chinese Writing," offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to understanding modern Chinese literature.

With contributions from leading scholars across Asia, North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, this collection provides a diverse range of perspectives on the complex interplay between language, ethnicity, and identity in contemporary China. The book tackles fundamental questions about what "global Chinese literature" means and what is at stake in naming it Sinophone, providing a thought-provoking engagement with this concept.

The essays in this volume challenge traditional notions of Chinese literature and culture, opening up new avenues for understanding the complexities of modern China. Whether you are a scholar of Chinese literature or simply interested in the interplay between language, ethnicity, and identity, this anthology is an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand contemporary China and its global impact.

With its rich and thought-provoking engagement with the concept of Sinophone literature, this book is sure to inspire new perspectives on one of the most important cultural phenomena of our time.