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In Nanjing, Bi Feiyu, a relaxed writer…

Featured, NovelsBy Bertrand MialaretOctober 20, 2011Leave a comment

The first part of the interview with Bi Feiyu in Paris was published, with the review of his book “The Blind”, on Rue89; you will find here what is related to his writing … The ‘long list’ of the novels for the Mao Dun award has led to controversy:   It is true that on…

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Ha Jin, how a major Chinese writer became an American.

Novels, Rue89By Bertrand MialaretOctober 13, 2011Leave a comment

As an immigrant or an exile, how do you fit in a new country, how can you survive, how does one live with a new language, new environment, values and references that are foreign. “A free life” (1), now translated into French, the novel, largely autobiographical, by the great Chinese writer Ha Jin, who became…

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Mo Yan, the short story collection “The beauty riding a donkey…”

Headline, Short StoriesBy Bertrand MialaretSeptember 22, 2011Leave a comment

These last months, Mo Yan has been on the top of the news: the French publication of “Frogs” (1) followed a few days later by the award to this novel of the Mao Dun Prize (shared with four other writers) but a prize of 50,000 euros each. Recently was published a collection of short stories…

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Mo Yan, “Frogs” and birth control policy.

Novels, Rue89By Bertrand MialaretSeptember 4, 2011Leave a comment

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…

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Five books for the 2011 Mao Dun prize.

Featured, NovelsBy Bertrand MialaretSeptember 2, 2011Leave a comment

The Mao Dun prize 2011 has been awarded. The prize, which is the major literary event in China, was established following a donation by the great writer Mao Dun, and is awarded every four years and for the first time in 1982. The eighth edition has been somewhat controversial: the prize, which is organized by…

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Yan Geling, between cinema and literature.

Featured, NovelsBy Bertrand MialaretSeptember 1, 2011Leave a comment

Very little is mentioned in France about Yan Geling. Unlike the vast majority of Chinese writers, she is much more published in the United States than in  France. The novel released in France by Plon in 2002 “The lost daughter of happiness” was nevertheless well received, even if with such a title, one could fear…

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Yang Jiang is 100 years old.

Headline, NovelsBy Bertrand MialaretJuly 28, 2011Leave a comment

Yang Jiang was born on July 17, 1911 in Beijing. No ceremonies for the birthday; for many years she has shied away from the media  but is alert and loved by her readers. Born a few months before the Revolution of 1911, she went through the whole modern history of China and this (great …) grandmother of…

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Two writers, Shahnon Ahmad and Su Tong, one topic: Rice.

Novels, Rue89By Bertrand MialaretJuly 21, 2011Leave a comment

Rice is the first global cereal for human consumption. This crop has shaped the landscape of plains, carved the mountains and deeply influenced the civilizations that developed around the rice fields, particularly in Asia. This is why the new edition of the novel by the Malaysian writer Shahnon Ahmad, “Rice”, was an opportunity to read…

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Su Tong: international profile and new books.

Headline, Short StoriesBy Bertrand MialaretJune 19, 2011Leave a comment

Su Tong is one of the writers shortlisted for the prestigious “Man Booker International” prize. A short book which has just been published “On a Bicycle” (1) is a good example of a talent that you may also enjoy in a few months when will be published in French a good novel (2) already translated…

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The philosopher François Jullien: “China, the greatest world power”

Non classifié(e)By Bertrand MialaretJune 4, 2011Leave a comment

A remarkable book allows the non-specialist to find a good summary of the work of the philosopher and sinologist François Jullien, but also to follow his thoughts on many current topics: the evolution of Chinese power, human rights, decline in Europe, the role of the media … Nicolas Martin and Antoine Spire, former journalists at…

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