Literature Library author

Eileen Chang

A concise guide to Eileen Chang's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

IB PRL recommended author
Languages
Chinese
Regions / countries
China
Forms
Prose: fiction
Indexed works
2

Author overview

Eileen Chang (1921–1995) was a novelist and screenwriter whose body of work spans fiction. This writing is in Chinese and associated with China. Major works and useful reading starting points include Love in a Fallen City and Lust, Caution. Key themes include love and betrayal, war and urban modernity, and family power and women's constrained choices.

Reading pathway

Begin with Love in a Fallen City, then move to Lust, Caution.

Representative starting points

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