Han Han,éŸ©å¯’,Allan H. Barr
In this rare glimpse behind the Great Firewall, Chinaâ€™s bestselling writer and hero of a new generation describes life in the worldâ€™s most populous country.,For those who follow Chinese affairs, Han Han is as controversial as they comeâ€”an irreverent singer, sports celebrity, and satirist whose brilliant blogs and books have made him a huge celebrity with more than half a billion readers. Now, with this collection of his essays, Americans can appreciate the range of this rising literary star and get a fascinating trip through Chinese culture. ,This Generation ,gathers his essays and blogs dating from 2006 to the present, telling the story of modern China through Han Hanâ€™s unique perspective. Writing on topics as diverse as racing, relationships, the Beijing Olympics, and how to be a patriot, he offers a brief, funny, and illuminating trip through a complex nation that most Westerners view as marching in lockstep. As much a millennial time capsule as an entertaining and invaluable way for English readers to understand our rising Eastern partner and rival, ,This Generation ,introduces a dazzling talent to American shores.
Cultural,China,Nonfiction,Cultural,Asia,Literature,Asian Literature,Writing,Essays
This Generation: Dispatches from China's Most Popular Literary Star (and Race Car Driver)