Explosions and other stories classical poetry and lyrics from

classical poetry and lyrics from the T'ang and Sung

and the change and continuity in Asian translation traditions

xxxiv + 166 pages

John Turner was an avid translator of Chinese verse for thirty-six years

and what the author images things might be like after the War of Resistance

Explosions and other stories classical poetry and lyrics fromBy Mo Yan Edited by Janice Wickeri 1991; 1993 xii + 214 pages ISBN 962 7255 10 5 Mo Yan's writing has gained him a considerable audience not only in China, but overseas, where he is considered one of the most talented and interesting of China's writers. The six stories presented here give clear evidence of the range and power of his art. Unsentimental portrayals of grinding poverty, forced abortion, sexual and emotional repression go hand in hand with