By exhaustively analyzing Lao She's literary writings, Vohra traces the development of his political consciousness and convictions. Answers are sought for crucial questions: Why did Lao She drift to a leftist position? Why did he return voluntarily to China? Why did he become disenchanted with the authoritarian regime? And why did he commit suicide?
Besides being an introduction to the life and works of Lao She, this book contributes to a greater understanding of the nature of the social and political change in twentieth-century China.
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By exhaustively analyzing Lao She's literary writings, Vohra traces the development of his political consciousness and convictions. Answers are sought for crucial questions: Why did Lao She drift to a leftist position? Why did he return voluntarily to China? Why did he become disenchanted with the authoritarian regime? And why did he commit suicide?
Besides being an introduction to the life and works of Lao She, this book contributes to a greater understanding of the nature of the social and political change in twentieth-century China.
Imprint | Harvard University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | East Asian Monograph |
Release date | July 1990 |
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First published | 1974 |
Authors | Ranbir Vohra |
Dimensions | 230 x 150 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 200 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-674-51075-3 |
Barcode | 9780674510753 |
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LSN | 0-674-51075-5 |