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September 7, 2021

Q&A: Pai Hsien-yung on Chinese Notions of the Afterlife and The Story of the Stone

The Story of the Stone (also known as Dream of the Red Chamber) is widely held to be the greatest work of Chinese literature. Embedded in the novel is a biting critique of imperial China’s political and social system. The...

September 1, 2021

National Translation Month 2021! A Celebration of Diverse Voices

By Olivia Treynor

Welcome to National Translation Month 2021! Founded eight years ago, National Translation Month is an annual celebration of global literature. This September, we are excited to present an eclectic mix of books. Ranging from a beloved Persian epic to a...

March 22, 2021

Browse Our AAS Virtual Exhibit Booth and Our Asian Studies Catalog

Asian studies is a major focus at Columbia University Press, and all of us who would usually be at the Association for Asian Studies Conference this week are disappointed not to be meeting you in person. We’ve highlighted a small...

January 29, 2019

New Book Tuesday! The Politics of Losing, Centrifugal Empire, Ghalib, and more!

Our weekly list of new releases is now available! The Politics of Losing Trump, the Klan, and the Mainstreaming of Resentment Rory McVeigh and Kevin Estep The Putin System An Opposing View Grigory Yavlinsky New in Paper! Centrifugal Empire Central–Local...

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Tag: Pai Hsien-yung

Q&A: Pai Hsien-yung on Chinese Notions of the Afterlife and The Story of the Stone

National Translation Month 2021! A Celebration of Diverse Voices

By Olivia Treynor

Browse Our AAS Virtual Exhibit Booth and Our Asian Studies Catalog

New Book Tuesday! The Politics of Losing, Centrifugal Empire, Ghalib, and more!