CASTLE BOOK CLUB #76 AT THE FESTIVAL OF FIVE FLAVORS\ We read contemporary Chinese writers

TypeLiterature

LocationSala 304

Hour

18

Datum 19.11.2026

Information about tickets

registrations are valid from 1.11: literataura@ck.zamek.pl

CLUB MEETING

Talking about the book “I don't have my own

first name. Short Stories” Yu Hua (trans. Małgorzata Religa, Publishing

Academic Dialogue)

hosted by: Monika Kuźniar

CASTLE CLUB

BOOKS #76

“WATCHING A LEOPARD THROUGH A BAMBOO STRAW” - WE READ CONTEMPORARIES

CHINESE WRITERS

number of places limited/duration:

90'/ Age: 18+

The vast majority of stories featured in this

a set can be described as realistic, in the sense that they describe things,

that “could happen” in ordinary life. Some of them are short, concise

snapshots of everyday life in modern China, showing moments less

or more dramatic, surprising or funny, sometimes treated with

with nostalgia, sometimes with compassion and sometimes with irony. There are also two stories, in

of which Yu Hua completely departs from the realism of content and form. For Polish

The stories of the reader Yu Hua have a twofold value. They are for us an introduction to

China seen from the inside in their daily edition, in what they have in common

with our everyday reality, and in what is different about them. And secondly,

are just good, interesting literature, so they speak the language

common to the whole world. (publisher's description)

YU HUA — one

of the leading contemporary Chinese writers, valued and recognized also on

West. He gained fame thanks to such books as: “Live!” , “Chronicles

blood sellers”, “China in ten words” or “Brothers”. He is also valued

author of short stories, and “I don't have my own name” is

the most complete collection to date presenting his shorter written works

from the early eighties to the late nineties of the twentieth century.

MONIKA KUŹNIAR — Clubgirl still fresh. Enjoys

an opportunity to balance their masochistic tendencies towards non-fiction

titles that tell the world differently. He believes in the power of good storytelling, and

In the lyrics, she is attracted by humor and non-obvious beauty. She is also the one who

He likes poetry. Chinese very much too.

Castle Book Clubs are meetings among readers. We talk about books without the participation of authors. This is not an author's meeting.

The cover of Yu Hua's book “I Don't Have My Own Name. Stories.” On a blue background, a black and white frame in which the figure of a man is outlined. Above the frame, the title of the book and the name of the author.