Routledge Companion to Ba Jin

<p>Exploring the creations of Ba Jin (1904–2005) one of the most significant writers in modern China this edited volume offers in-depth discussions of the writer and his works from a global perspective to initiate and advance dialogues between the Chinese- and English- speaking scholarly communities. </p><p>The four sections of the book provide readers with a detailed biography and an overview of research on Ba Jin since the 1980s to reflect on the academic achievements of several generations in China. In addition it includes a selected collection of articles from Korean German and French scholars. These articles cover Ba Jin’s life thoughts personality literary creation editing publishing and other aspects of the research.</p><p>This companion aims to provide an alternative lens for Chinese literature studies in a global context. It will be an essential read to students and scholars of East Asian studies Chinese studies and those interested in modern Chinese literature.</p>