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Matthew H. Sommer, "The Fox Spirit, the Stone Maiden, and Other Transgender Histories from Late Imperial China" (Columbia UP, 2024)

New Books in East Asian Studies

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This chapter explores the unique narratives and cultural complexities surrounding transgender identities in late imperial China. It highlights how historical contexts shaped LGBTQ+ experiences and underscores the relevance of these histories to contemporary gender and sexuality issues in East Asia.

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