The Unfilial: Stories and Conversation with Yao Emei
- When
- Wednesday, November 11, 20263:30 PM – 4:30 PM ESTAdd to calendarGoogle Calendar
- Where
- 19 University Pl, Room 101 (Great Room)Open in Maps
- Hosted by
- Department of East Asian Studies
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About
Join us for a special book talk featuring acclaimed author Yao Emei in conversation with Prof. Todd Foley about her book, The Unfilial: Four Tragic Tales from Modern China.
Across four incisive short stories, The Unfilial examines the pressures and fractures of family life in modern China, exploring cycles of abuse, generational conflict, debt, shame, and the expectations placed upon women to hold families together when those foundations begin to crumble. With sharp honesty and sensitivity, Yao Emei offers an intimate look at characters navigating complicated relationships and the lasting consequences of family histories.
Join Yao Emei and Todd Foley for a conversation about the stories, characters, and ideas behind The Unfilial, as well as the complexities of family, gender, and social change that shape the collection.