Five Books interviews are expensive to produce. If you're enjoying this interview, please support us by donating a small amount. This was something I read in the 1980s at university and I was very surprised to see this portrayal of Chinese people to the Western world, because Yutang wrote ...
In this case, what he suddenly sees, in the light of the moon while he’s in his mad state, is that the whole of Chinese culture has consisted of cannibalism. He looks between the lines of the great Confucian classics of literary tradition, and sees that the secret message is “go and...
This powerful book sheds light on a dark chapter in Chinese history and serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of political ideology. Who should read Tombstone? History enthusiasts interested in understanding the Chinese Cultural Revolution People passionate about social justice and human ...
Though it failed to achieve its main objectives, the Cultural Revolution marked the effective return of Mao to the center of power in China after his political sidelining, in the aftermath of the Great Leap Forward and the Great Chinese Famine....
allows readers from all over the world to delve into the depths of this ancient civilization. In this article, we will introduce a selection of the best English books on Chinese history and culture, providing readers with a comprehensive guide to further their knowledge and appreciation of China...
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Antonioni’s attitude towards the hippy-dippy cultural revolution taking place in the city during the 1960s is ambivalent at best. When he takes us on a detour through a Yardbirds gig, it’s left to us to decide whether we’re in heaven or in hell. Yet, his film has a more cynical ...
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This emotionally resonant coming-of-age movie views puberty through a fantasy lens where 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian girl Meilin "Mei" Lee (Rosalie Chiang) discovers a terrible family secret. Whenever she's too flustered or emotional, she turns into a giant red panda. This is the last ...
The 100 Best Australian History and Politics Books list begins with general histories and then follows a loose chronological order.