Das Tagebuch der Sophia
- 117 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Ding Ling Book order (chronological)
October 12, 1904 – March 4, 1986
Ding Ling stands as one of 20th-century China's most significant authors, celebrated for her literary contributions and her passionate engagement with revolutionary causes. Her writing fearlessly explored the intricate societal shifts and gender dynamics of her time, a boldness that garnered both acclaim and considerable political censure. Despite facing periods of house arrest, political denouncement, and forced labor, Ding Ling's powerful narratives about the impact of sweeping social changes on individuals endured, earning her a lasting place in literary history for their profound honesty and insight.
Hirsekorn im blauen Meer. Erzählungen (RUB, 1152)
Miss Sophie's Diary and Other Stories
- 271 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Miss Sophie's Diary, by one of China's best-known writers, created a sensation when first published in 1928 for the frank portrayal of a young woman's ideals and emotions in conflict. Other stories in this book by the same author deal with Shanghai in the 1930s and the harsh realities of rural life then and in the base areas during the war against Japan.