Love In A Fallen City by Eileen Chang
"Love in a Fallen City" is a collection of novellas and short stories that delve into the complexities of love, betrayal, and societal expectations in mid-20th century China. The stories primarily focus on women navigating the challenging terrain of romance and marriage in a rapidly changing society. The titular story captures the tumultuous relationship between a divorced woman and a playboy against the backdrop of World War II, exploring themes of survival, traditional values, and personal transformation. Through elegant prose and deep psychological insight, the book portrays the collision of Eastern and Western cultures and the personal struggles of individuals caught in the throes of historical upheaval.
The 1566th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1943
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- Chinese
- Avg User Rating
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- Love in a Fallen City
- 倾城之恋
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 3rd on 20 Best Chinese Fiction Books of the 20th Century (Time Out Beijing )
- 4th on 20th century 100 Best Chinese Fictions (Asia Weekly)
- 25th on 100 China Books You Have To Read (The China Project)
- 100 Must-Read Classics in Translation (Bookriot)
- 25 Books to Read Before You Die: World Edition (Powell's Books)
- This is the Canon: Decolonize Your Bookshelves in 50 Books (This is the Canon(Book))