Giddens ko autobiography definition

  • Anthony Giddens' notion of the "apple of my eye" transcends its literal meaning to encapsulate a profound sociological inquiry into the nature.
  • Renza suggests that autobiography should be defined as a unique phenomenon that is neither fiction nor non-fiction, nor a blend of the former and the latter.
  • For starters, the movie is based on the semi-autobiographical, homonymous novel by the director, who used his entire savings and mortgaged his house to raise.

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    Literatures and Languages Library


    The UIUC Library houses a rich collection of Chinese literature in the vernacular and in English translation. This spring we are featuring a pop-up display of titles curated by Dr. Bing Wang, our new Chinese Studies Librarian, which is located at the entrance to the Reading Room (room 200) in the Main Library. Click here for more information and resources about Chinese Studies at the UIUC Library.

    To pique your interest in these books, Dr. Wang offers a summary of one of her favorites: Confucian Analects on Skin (人皮论语 /Ren pi lun yu)by Wenbiao Ye.

    The term “canon” originates from the Greek word denoting principles, norms, standards, and measures. For ordinary individuals, canons represent the unwavering tenets that demand rigorous adherence as the embodiment of truth. But, what about in the event that canons are deliberately distorted and manipulated by authorities for their own vested interests? What might be the costs if indiv

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    A Sinophone "20 under 40"

    translated from the Chinese bygd "And Other Stories kinesisk Reading Group" members


    Click here to read the essays 1 through 5 in "A Sinophone '20 beneath 40'" (Part I/IV).

    Click here to read the essays 11 through 15 in "A Sinophone '20 beneath 40'" (Part III/IV).

    Click here to read the essays 16 through 20 in "A Sinophone '20 beneath 40'" (Part IV/IV).

    "A Sinophone '20 beneath 40'" marks a collaboration with Unitas Magazine, in which content is exchanged. In return for our translating and publishing this set of essays, Unitas Magazine published in their September 2012 issue an excerpt, via Francis Li Zhuoxiong's Chinese translation (which we commissioned), of Dominique Eddé's forthcoming novel Kite, that first appeared in our July 2012 issue.

    We would like to thank Jiang Chenxin especially for her role in helping us rope in members of the And Other Stories Chinese Reading Group to participate in this project.

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    ‘The Chronicles of Libidoists,’ ‘A Foggy Tale’ Among Golden Horse Goes to Cannes Showcase

    The Golden Horse Film Festival, which operates the premier awards in the Chinese-language film industry, has teamed up with Cannes’ Marché du Film to showcase a handful of new films and projects under the banner Golden Horse Goes to Cannes.

    To be presented May 16, the five films comprise new works from directors Chen Yu-hsun, Yang Ya-che, Huang Xi, Giddens Koand John Hsu, with such high-profile producers as Lee Lieh, Sylvia Chang, Aileen Li, Jeffrey Chanand Hou Hsiao-hsien.

    Yang Ya-che, known for Golden Horse-winning “The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful,” and for shaping the careers of several actors, returns behind the camera with “The Chronicles of Libidoists.”

    It was a standout at the Golden Horse project market, while at the production stage, the scandalous nature of its erotic take on “The Little Mermaid” tale meant that the names of the cast had to be kept secret.

    They ar