Story Title: 'The Curse' by A Yi; translated by Julia Lovell Source: Guardian Books (available online as part of the Guardian's 'China stories' series) Date Read: 12th April 2012 Briefly: It begins with an argument between two neighbours over a … [Read more...]
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Short story review: ‘The Curse’ by A Yi
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Short story review: ‘Galloping Horses’ by Xu Zechen
Story Title: 'Galloping Horses' by Xu Zechen; translated by Helen Wang. Source: Guardian Books (available online as part of the Guardian's 'China stories' series) Date Read: 12th April 2012 Briefly: Left in charge of watching over his father's … [Read more...]
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Short story review: ‘Old Man Xinjiang’ by Xue Mo
Story Title: 'Old Man Xinjiang' by Xue Mo; translated by Nicky Harman Source: Guardian Books (available online as part of the Guardian's 'China stories' series) Date Read: 11th April 2012 Briefly: Every man has a cross to bear, and Old Man … [Read more...]
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Short story review: ‘The Accident’ by Murong Xuecun
Story Title: 'The Accident' by Murong Xuecun; translated by Harvey Thomlinson Source: Guardian Books (available online as part of the Guardian's 'China stories' series) Date Read: 11th April 2012 Briefly: Wei is on his way to meet his girlfriend … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Short Fiction, short stories, Short Story Reviews Tagged With: Chinese fiction, Guardian Books, Harvey Thomlinson, Murong Xuecun, short fiction, short stories