文明小史 by Boyuan Li
"文明小史" by Boyuan Li is a novel serialized from 1903 to 1905 and published in 1906. This satirical work examines pseudo-reformers in late Qing dynasty China struggling to adapt as Western modernization forces open the nation's borders. Through interconnected stories without a central protagonist, the novel portrays conservative Chinese people confronting Western civilization's "strong ships and sharp cannons," sparking reform movements and study abroad programs. The sixty-chapter work reveals the complexities and
problems of a society caught between tradition and modernity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Li, Boyuan, 1867-1906 |
|---|---|
| Title | 文明小史 |
| Alternate Title | Wen ming xiao shi |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Times_(novel) |
| Credits | Produced by Sandy Chen |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25379 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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