The Legend of Eileen Chang: Her Life and Influence

Eileen Chang (1920-1995) gained literary fame in Japanese-occupied Shanghai between 1943 and 1945. In 2006 New York Review of Books published 'Love in a Fallen City', an original collection of her short stories. In 2007 'Lust, Caution', a film adaptation of Chang's 1977 short story, directed by Ang Lee was released bringing the author to a global audience.

Our speaker will be Dr Yu-Wen Chih (Asian Studies, University of Auckland) an independent researcher & the Chairperson of the Chinese Pen Club in Auckland. This free talk will be delivered in English. The talk will be held at East Coast Bays Library Temporary "Pop Up" location at 2 Glen Road, Browns Bay.