Interview with William Han, author of From The Wall To The Water
William Han set out in 2015 to travel the ancient Silk Road from China to Europe, following in the footsteps of Gan Ying, a Chinese … Read more
Chinese book library: Chinese novels, Chinese poetry, Chinese essays, Chinese history, Chinese art.
The “China Book Library” category on the China Underground website serves as a comprehensive archive of Chinese literature, featuring a diverse collection of books and authors that delve into various aspects of China’s rich history, culture, and society. From interviews with authors to explorations of specific books, this category provides insightful commentary and summaries, aiding readers in their discovery of Chinese literature. Whether you’re interested in historical accounts, personal narratives, or societal critiques, the “China Book Library” offers an extensive range of books to explore.
William Han set out in 2015 to travel the ancient Silk Road from China to Europe, following in the footsteps of Gan Ying, a Chinese … Read more
In 2015, footloose lawyer and screenplay writer William Han set out to travel the ancient Silk Road from China to Europe, following the footsteps of … Read more
William Lindesay OBE is a British geographer, a research fellow at his alma mater, Liverpool University, and a recipient of The Special Award of the … Read more
Spirits, Ghosts & Foxes in the stories of Ji Yun Ji Yun (紀昀, 1724-1805), also known as Ji Xiaolan, a senior official of the Qing Dynasty and … Read more
Yun Rou, author of the popular book The Monk of Park Avenue as well as other best-selling fiction and nonfiction works, presents us a swirling … Read more
The author of Shanghai Saga, John Pal, was one of the pen names of Alan Palamountain, who was born in Australia in 1903. He came … Read more
Oceanic Worlds from Yemen to Yokohama A sweeping account of how the sea routes of Asia have transformed a vast expanse of the globe over … Read more
Carolyn Lee’s story on how surviving a shipwreck gave her the strength to change her life. Carolyn Lee, a British novelist, had a dysfunctional childhood … Read more
The Celestial Kingdom Duology #1 A gripping first novel based on the Chinese moon goddess Chang’e’s mythology, in which a young woman’s quest to rescue … Read more
A pioneering short story collection that examines the span of Chinese science fiction and fantasy comes from an award-winning team of authors, editors, and translators. … Read more
A series of interviews with Chinese and international authors to celebrate the World Book and Copyright Day, a platform to bring together millions of people … Read more
2021 marks the fifth anniversary of Fan Ho’s passing and what would have been his 90th birthday. To commemorate and celebrate his lifetime achievements, Blue … Read more
Yun Wang is a Senior Research Scientist at the California Institute of Technology, and a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Oklahoma. … Read more
On the dark, rainy afternoon of November 28, 1938, a slight 18-year-old Austrian man took in his first impressions of Shanghai. Paul Hoffmann had left … Read more