“Western Dreams” in Love

----Talking about Eileen Chang’s “When I was Young” from the Perspective of Socio-historical Criticism

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10.2991/978-2-38476-291-0_36How to use a DOI?

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Eileen Chang; Socio-historical Criticism; Cultural Hegemony; When I Was Young

Abstract

Eileen Chang wrote “When I Was Young” during a turbulent war period. Due to the unique circumstances of the times and her family, Chang left a lasting imprint in her works, developed archetypal characters, and expressed her inner voice through simple stories. The seemingly unremarkable tale of a meeting contains a depth that goes beyond love; beneath the surface of this tragic love affair lies the struggle for identity and cultural hegemony.

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AU  - Yitong Lao
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TI  - “Western Dreams” in Love
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 3rd International Conference on Science Education and Art Appreciation (SEAA 2024)
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