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    Kenneth Pai is a "melancholy pioneer" whose writing often delves into themes of loss and identity. His work reflects the complexities of Chinese history and personal experiences tied to war and displacement. With a distinctive style, he explores the human spirit amidst turbulent times. Readers will appreciate the depth and emotional resonance within his narratives.

    Taipei People
    Crystal Boys

    • Taipei People

      • 392 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Widely acclaimed as a classic of contemporary fiction, Taipei People has been frequently compared to James Joyce's Dubliners. Henry Miller considers Pai Hsien-Yung a master of portraiture. The collection of fourteen stories from this reprint edition has already been translated to great acclaim into French, German, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew, Japanese, and Korean.

      Taipei People2017
      3.9

    • Crystal Boys

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      First modern Chinese novel dealing with gay themes. Translated from the Chinese.

      Crystal Boys1993
      4.3