Configurations of the Individual in Modern Chinese Literature

Exploring the configurations of the individual in modern Chinese literature, this book analyzes works by renowned authors such as Zhou Zuoren, Lu Xun, Lao She, and Mu Shiying. It offers a fresh perspective on the history of modern Chinese literature while addressing the contentious issue of individual rights in contemporary China. The text reveals how various representations of the individual suggest complex political possibilities that challenge Western notions of individualism, providing essential insights for political scientists and scholars interested in 21st-century China.