Comparative Literature 239 - INTIMACY CONTMP CHI WOMNS FCTN

Same as EAL 239. How do stories about love, romance and desire (including extramarital affairs, serial relationships and love between women) challenge our assumptions about identity? How do pursuits, successes and failures of intimacy lead to personal and social change? An exploration of major themes through close readings of contemporary fiction by women from China, Taiwan, Tibet and Chinese diasporas. Readings are in English translation and no background in China or Chinese is required.