Crossing Boundaries & Confounding Identity Chinese Women in Literature, Art, and Film

Crossing Boundaries & Confounding Identity: Chinese Women in Literature, Art, and Film by Cheryl D. Hughes, published by State University of New York Press in 2023, explores the literary, historical, and cultural portrayals of Chinese women across different time periods and geographical contexts. This 262-page book delves into the diverse experiences and achievements of Chinese women, from the Han Dynasty to contemporary times, with a focus on their representation in literature and the arts.

Readers will find a comprehensive examination of the work of current Chinese women artists alongside discussions of women’s issues as depicted in various forms of media, including literature, theater, film, and visual arts. The chapters provide new perspectives on both the lived experiences and fictional representations of Chinese women, making this edition accessible to general readers while serving as a valuable resource for faculty and students in Asian studies courses.