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Born of the same roots.

(Chinese literature in translation)

Bibliography: p.

Contents: Caterpillar / Lao She Two women / Wu

Tsu-hsiang—On the Oxcart / Hsiao Hung—[etc.]

1. Chinese fiction — 20th century—Translations into

English. 2. English fiction—Translations from Chinese.

3. Women—China—Fiction.    I. Hsu, Vivian Ling.    II Series.

PL2658.E8B6       895.1’301’08352042      81-47009

ISBN 0-253-19526-8         AACR2

ISBN 0-253-20270-1        pbk

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