Lexington Books
Pages: 216
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Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
978-1-7936-0937-3 • Hardback • November 2019 • $117.00 • (£90.00)
978-1-7936-0938-0 • eBook • November 2019 • $111.00 • (£85.00)
Au Chung To is assistant professor at the Education University of Hong Kong.
Chapter 1: Introduction: Leung Ping-kwan and Hong Kong Modernism
Chapter 2: Revisiting the Chinese Literary Traditions
Chapter 3: The Invention of the Ordinary
Chapter 4: Celebrating Multiple Perspectives
Chapter 5: Conclusion: Returning to the Beginnings
“Why is the story of Hong Kong so difficult to tell?” This is certainly one of the most widely cited questions raised by Leung Ping-kwan. Through his creative as well as critical pursuits, the Hong Kong writer and scholar answered this so imaginatively and intelligently that his own story is also far from easy to tell. In The Hong Kong Modernism of Leung Ping-Kwan, the author provides a thorough guide to some of what has remained hidden about his work. Rich with compelling insights, this book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the late grandmaster of Hong Kong literature and culture.
— Yiu-Wai Chu, The University of Hong Kong
“What is Hong Kong modernism?” This long-awaited book offers thought-provoking answers to this question, examined here through close readings of Leung Ping-kwan’s most important works. In her impressive The Hong Kong Modernism of Leung Ping-kwan, C. T. Au not only solves several riddles concerning Hong Kong’s literary enigmas, but also gives us fresh perspectives to approach Leung Ping-kwan related to issues such as identity, Chinese literary traditions, ordinary life, and translation. Overall, Au's reading of Leung is a remarkable contribution to many fields: Hong Kong modernist studies, world literature, comparative literature, and Chinese modernisms. Her book deserves a wide readership and I believe this book will be indispensable for teaching and research on Hong Kong literature and modernisms for years to come.
— Kwok Kou Leonard Chan