The Wild Land Lulu Allison Not least of the novel’s

Not least of the novel’s marvellous equations are the dread revenants who encourage the living to take responsibility for the future of the nation

is a central motif

that was my earliest love in the arts

In his capacity as chief editor

The Wild Land Lulu Allison Not least of the novel’sJia Pingwa is one of the best known and most prolific novelists in contemporary China. The Wild Land brings together a collection of his most celebrated prose essays, each in their first English translation. Delving deep into his diverse preoccupations fate, art, religion and interpersonal relationships this richly rewarding anthology gives a fascinating insight into the mind of one of modern Chinese literatures most revered sons.