Chinese Novellas: “The True Story of Ah Q” by Lu Xun and “The Diary of Miss Sophia” by Ding Ling
featuring Michelle King, Associate Professor of History
About the novellas from Dr. King:
Lu Xun is known as the father of modern Chinese literature, and The True Story of Ah Q (1922) is his most famous work. Ding Ling leapt to fame with the publication of The Diary of Miss Sophia (1928) when she was only 23. Both of these works are representative of China’s tumultuous May Fourth period, a time of cultural, political and social ferment in the early 20th century. If you want to understand China today, you need to get a sense of its revolutionary past, and these works help us grapple with that dramatic history.
DETAILS
Dates & Times: Wednesdays, February 19 and 26 |10:00 am-12:00 pm
Cost: $40, includes a course packet with the novellas shipped to your home.
Location: Flyleaf Books
Space is limited, so reserve your spot early! A very limited number of virtual seats are available on a first come, first served basis.
Register Here
Due to the nature of the reading groups, refunds are not available.
