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post-cyberpunk-sensibility
Chen Qiufan's work integrates a global post-cyberpunk aesthetic with Chinese cultural and historical elements.
1 chapter across 1 book
Invisible Planets: Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in TranslationKen Liu (ed.)
Chapter 5
This chapter provides a detailed introduction to Chen Qiufan, a prominent Chinese science fiction writer known for blending global post-cyberpunk sensibilities with Chinese traditions and history. It highlights his literary achievements, linguistic versatility, and the thematic focus of his stories, which reflect the cultural and societal transformations in contemporary China. The chapter also situates Chen's work within the broader context of Chinese science fiction and previews the connection between his stories and his novel The Waste Tide.