Step into the vibrant world of Chinese literature with Daniel Li, marketing director of UK-based Sinoist Books, as he revisits Tie Ning's 1984 masterpiece My Sister's Red Shirt in the latest episode of PAGE X. Translated by Annelise Finegan (winner of the prestigious PEN Translates Grant), this novel is getting a fresh wave of global attention 🌍✨.
Li breaks down how Tie Ning's poetic imagery—like autumn leaves returning to earth—weaves together themes of love, family bonds, and humanity's deep connection with nature. "It's like Taylor Swift's 'folklore' meets Studio Ghibli's environmental magic," he quips, bridging pop culture and literary analysis for Gen-Z readers 🍂🎶.
First published when shoulder pads ruled fashion, this story remains startlingly relevant. As Li notes: "It asks questions we're still grappling with—how do we balance progress with preserving our roots?" Perfect for book clubs and late-night thinkers alike 📚💡.
Production credits: Zhang Jingwen, Yang Sha, Chen Hongyu, Ma Mingda, Tian Rongzhen, Gao Zhihong, Leng Junpeng, Li Wenyi
