Mo Yan, “Frogs” and birth control policy.
Mo Yan is probably the greatest living writer of Chinese nationality. His latest novel, “Frogs”, is devoted to his aunt ,77 years old, who helped his birth – like 9983 other babies – and, half angel, half-demon, was also responsible for the local birth control policy. As such, she has performed thousands of abortions.
This novel, published in China in 2009, has led to many debates at a time when birth control is discussed openly … Lire la suite