Routledge Companion to Ba Jin

Exploring the creations of Ba Jin (1904–2005), one of the most significant writers in modern China, this edited volume offers in-depth discussions of the writer and his works from a global perspective to initiate and advance dialogues between the Chinese- and English- speaking scholarly communities.

The four sections of the book provide readers with a detailed biography and an overview of research on Ba Jin since the 1980s to reflect on the academic achievements of several generations in China. In addition, it includes a selected collection of articles from Korean, German, and French scholars. These articles cover Ba Jin’s life thoughts, personality, literary creation, editing, publishing, and other aspects of the research.

This companion aims to provide an alternative lens for Chinese literature studies in a global context. It will be an essential read to students and scholars of East Asian studies, Chinese studies, and those interested in modern Chinese literature.

Chen Chang is an assistant professor at Tongji University, China. Dr Chang’s research focuses on Chinese contemporary literature. Previous publications include The River of Time: The Life Climate of Chinese Modern Writers.

Liu Tianyi is a Doctor of Literature at Fudan University, China, and a young critic. His research focuses on 20th-century literary history, Ba Jin, and left-wing literature, and engages in literary criticism and novel creation.

Chen Sihe is a professor in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Fudan University, China. He is a Special-Appointed Professor of the "Changjiang Scholars Program" with the Ministry of Education and Library Director at Fudan University. He is an expert on Ba Jin, the history of 20th-century Chinese literature, and the relationship between Chinese and foreign literature.