Travelogue of China - Modern Japanese Travelogues of China

Author: Ryunosuke Akutagawa
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: From March to July 1921, Ryunosuke Akutagawa was commissioned by Osaka Mainichi Shimbun to visit China. The young writer left his mark in places like Shanghai, Nanjing, Changsha, Luoyang, and others. China Travelogue is a record of his observations during this trip. The book not only discusses political, economic, and cultural issues but also provides a detailed description of the customs and social conditions of the time. Notably, the book includes recorded conversations with figures such as Zhang Binglin, Zheng Xiaoxu, Li Renjie (Hanjun), Gu Hongming, and Hu Shih. This edition is also accompanied by six exquisite photographs from Akutagawa's travels during that period.