My Country and My People
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My Country and My People is a book by Lin Yutang, first published in 1935. It was widely translated and became a standard text for understanding China. The book explores Chinese culture and society, offering insights into the nation's people and their way of life. Lin Yutang, a prolific writer, founded several Chinese magazines in the 1930s that focused on social satire and Western-style journalism. He also authored novels and historical accounts in English, such as Moment in Peking and The Wisdom of China and India. Lin's work often emphasized literature as self-expression rather than propaganda.1
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