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Liu Zhenyun: Behind the Mask of Humour

  • Tue 12 Aug 13:45 - 14:45
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'The Chinese attitude towards tragedy is a little unusual: it’s humorous, it’s forgetful. We make it into comedy.’ This is how Liu Zhenyun, one of China’s finest and most decorated writers, accounts for the humour in his work. His acclaimed novels include I Did Not Kill My Husband and Someone to Talk To, each renowned for their cultural and philosophical significance.

Supported by the Beijing International Book Fair

Categories: Non-fiction, Politics & Society

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