The Narrative Characteristics of Chinese-American Science Fiction in Ken Lius Short Stories from the Perspective of Posthumanism
Abstract
With his oriental philosophical perspective of Chinese values, Chinese-American author Ken Liu combines scientific and humanistic care, making his works present the three characteristics: the symbiosis of cultures, the diversity of subjects, and the integration of worlds.
Through the form of science fiction works, Liu addresses cultural conflicts and the challenges faced by the Chinese-American community,
while also exploring post-human society, shaping a distinct style in Chinese-American science fiction.
Through the form of science fiction works, Liu addresses cultural conflicts and the challenges faced by the Chinese-American community,
while also exploring post-human society, shaping a distinct style in Chinese-American science fiction.
Keywords
Ken Liu; Chinese-American science fiction; Posthuman
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/rcha.v2i10.5936
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