Rebecca F. Kuang on National Literatures, Book Publishing, and History in Fiction
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Differences Between Chinese and Western Science Fiction
Chinese and Western science fiction should not be generalized as having fundamental differences, as both genres encompass a wide range of diversity and individual styles within each national literature. The influence and exchange of ideas between Chinese and American science fiction authors through translations are significant, debunking the notion of distinct qualities between the two. Specific examples illustrate the mutual influence between cultures, such as Chinese author Liu Cixin being influenced by Anglophone Science fiction like Arthur C. Clarke. The complexity of literary movements and multicultural influences in Chinese science fiction discourages sweeping statements about the entire genre, as writers in this space have diverse social positions, prose styles, and narrative objectives. One should focus on the unique characteristics and individual voices within Chinese and Western science fiction, rather than generalizing their differences.
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