I Live in the Slums

I Live in the Slums

Can Xue • Yale University Press

ISBN-10: 030025248X · ISBN-13: 978‑0300252484

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Can Xue’s collection presents a series of surreal, interconnected narratives that explore the psychological landscapes of urban existence. Through a blend of dreamlike imagery and stark, experimental prose, the author examines the alienation and existential instability inherent in modern life. These stories challenge conventional structures, offering a profound look at the human condition within the shifting boundaries of contemporary Chinese society.

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