The Red Tiles: Tales from China
Sep 2020 · Paths Publishing Group
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Discover heartwarming tales from rural China in this collection of short stories by Cao Wenxuan.
The Red Tiles explores the complex lives of children facing adversity, revealing their resilience, compassion, and unique perspectives. These stories delve into themes of morality, beauty, and the challenges of growing up in a world filled with both joy and sorrow.
Perfect for young readers and adults alike, this collection offers a glimpse into Chinese culture and the universal experiences of childhood. Experience the beauty and melancholy of Cao Wenxuan's signature language as he paints vivid portraits of rural life and the enduring power of the human spirit. A must-read for those seeking heartwarming and thought-provoking stories.
Discover heartwarming tales from rural China in this collection of short stories by Cao Wenxuan.
The Red Tiles explores the complex lives of children facing adversity, revealing their resilience, compassion, and unique perspectives. These stories delve into themes of morality, beauty, and the ch...
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About the author
Cao Wenxuan, the Hans Christian Andersen Award Winner in 2016, was born in January 1954 in the rural area of Yancheng, where he lived until the age of 20. He went to study at Peking University and is now a professor and Ph.D. supervisor of Chinese literature there. He is a member of the Chinese Writers Association, and the deputy president of Beijing Writers Association. His main works include House with Thatched Roof, Bronze and Sunflower, Honor of Life, Red Tile and Black Tile, Genniao, and The Boy of Ximi. Picture books include Flight Bird's Nest, Feather, An Umbrella over Berlin, etc. His academic works include A Study of China's Literature Trends in the 1980s, The Second World – A Philosophical Interpretation of Literature and Art, Research on Chinese Literature Tendencies in the 1990s, and A Novel Door. Many of his novels and short stories have been translated and published in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and other languages. His books have won more than 40 national and international awards.
Cao Wenxuan, the Hans Christian Andersen Award Winner in 2016, was born in January 1954 in the rural area of Yancheng, where he lived until the age of 20. He went to study at Peking University and is now a professor and Ph.D. supervisor of Chinese literature there. He is a member of the Chinese W...
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