Travelogue of China

Author: Ryunosuke Akutagawa (Japan), translated by Qin Gang
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Publishing 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 politics, economics, and culture but also provides a detailed description of the customs and social conditions of the time. Notably, it includes conversations with figures such as Zhang Binglin, Zheng Xiaoxu, Li Renjie (Han Jun), Gu Hongming, and Hu Shih. This edition is also accompanied by six exquisite photographs from Akutagawa's travels at the time.