Corruption and Realism in Late Socialist China

Explore the gritty reality of corruption and social unrest in late socialist China through the lens of popular novels and media adaptations. "Anti-corruption fiction" became a cultural phenomenon, filling the void left by repressed journalism and shedding light on taboo subjects including the struggles of rust-belt industries and the growing chasm between the rich and poor. Corruption and Realism examines this unique period of Chinese realist fiction, delving into contemporary Chinese life and the country's longstanding tradition of social criticism and literary realism.