Beginning in the Cultural Revolution, The Enemies of Art describes the lives of three friends who dream of artistic pursuit. However, when freedom finally comes in the Reform period, they find their ideals challenged by the lure of money. As these rapid changes occur, they learn to reconcile with each other, their pasts and the future.
Renowned artist Han Meilin gives an oral history of the harrowing events that turn his life and fledgling artistic career upside down during the unforgiving times of China's Cultural Revolution.
Tianjin, 1900. Tensions rise between Chinese natives and European colonists as ‘bulletproof’ Boxer warriors march on the city. Meanwhile, a forbidden romance ignites between idle gentleman Ouyang Jue and Xenia, an adventurous young French lady. Each sees a chance for liberation in the other, but only if they can both survive the war to come...
In a series of beautifully illustrated short stories, author and artist Feng Jicai introduces some weird and wonderful characters from the port city of Tianjin in northeast China where he was born and raised. They include a miracle doctor, a master chicken-thief, an ill-mannered mynah bird, a smooth-talking restaurateur and an educated gangster.
The book offers a condensed translation of "Fu hao Zhongguo," exploring the rich cultural and historical tapestry of China. It delves into significant themes such as the evolution of Chinese society, influential figures, and pivotal events that have shaped the nation's identity. Through a blend of storytelling and analysis, it provides readers with an insightful overview of China's heritage and its impact on the modern world. This translation makes the content accessible to a broader audience, inviting them to appreciate the depth of Chinese civilization.
„Zázračný cop“ se odehrává za Boxerského povstání. Dobrodružný příběh plný bojových umění zachycuje Čínu v době zanikajícího císařství a počínající modernizace země. „Labužník“ zachycuje ve zkratce dějiny Čínské lidové republiky poznamenané politickými kampaněmi a „modernizací“ v duchu komunistické utopie. V 80. letech, kdy obě novely vznikly, se staly v Číně literární senzací, neboť se zde zábavnou formou píše o věcech, které byly do té doby tabu. Českému čtenáři novely přibližují zlomové okamžiky moderních čínských dějin a zároveň mu dávají okusit umění starých vypravěčů s jejich smyslem pro humor a barvité detaily. Lu Wen-fu (1928–2005) a Feng Ťi-cchaj (1942) patří k nejvlivnějším čínským autorům poslední čtvrtiny 20. století.
