Translated Work
永遠不許你丟掉它
First Publication Date:
2005
Publisher:
Foreign Language Press
Language:
Monolingual (English)
Synopsis:
The story explores different stages of love through the eyes of an old janitor, Mr. Shi. He first sees a pair of young lovers deeply in love, sharing a jacket and sitting close to each other in a park. He then thinks of his late wife and their memories, before he sees a picture of a couple in a pile of trash.
Author
Alternate Name:
ZHONG, Ling
Birthplace:
Chongqing, China
Biography:
Born in Chongqing in 1945, Chung developed an interest in contemporary poetry while growing up in Taiwan. After receiving her PhD in comparative literature from The University of Wisconsin, she taught at different institutions in the United States, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Her publications include the poetry collection《芬芳的海》[Aromatic Ocean] and the translation of Orchid Boat: Women Poets of China. She also taught at a number of institutes in the United States, Hong Kong and Taiwan, including Hong Kong Baptist University where she served as chair professor, Dean of Arts and Associate Vice President.
Translator
Translator Biography:
Huang is a retired Canadian professor who translated for the book An Anthology of Chinese Short Short Stories.
Editor
Editor Biography:
Huang is a retired Canadian professor who translated for the book An Anthology of Chinese Short Short Stories.
Source Text Reference:
收入《百姓》第91期,1985年3月1日,頁24 [欄目:千字小說]。
Published Date of Source Text:
1985