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Letter: Zhang discusses some books that she wishes to check out from the library so that she can examine them a bit closer. She also discusses some of her work on Henry James (Daisy Miller, The Beast in the Jungle) in 1954 for the U.S.I.S. (United States Information Service).

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Letter: Zhang mentions that she has received a sample copy of Hong Lou Meng Yan, but discusses some of the publishing complications that are occurring. She also discusses other books that she has received, including Xiandai Wenxue (Modern Literature), as well as upcoming projects of hers and Dr. Hsia’s.

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Letter: Zhang discusses some of her fears about a small Taiwanese publisher that is interested in publishing Chi Di Zhi Lian (Naked Earth). Zhang also discusses other texts of interest within the letter.

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Letter: Zhang informs Dr. Hsia that Huangguan (publishing house) will not be publishing her book Chi Di Zhi Lian (Naked Earth) because of violating a ban. She also discusses some other issues related to publishing. Zhang mentions a student of Perry Links at UCLA who wants to research her written works.

Scope and Contents Letter: Zhang primarily discusses with Dr. Hsia issues related to publishing, such as royalty negotiations for Chi Di Zhi Lian (Naked Earth) and incorrect characters in Hong Lou Meng Yang (Nightmare in the Red Chamber). While in Taiwan, she is having difficulties finding a Chinese version of Xiandai Zhongguo Xiaoshuo (Twentieth Century Chinese Literature) and asks Dr. Hsia to send it to her a copy of it if he...

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Card: Zhang expresses gratitude to Dr. Hsia for writing an introduction to Chi Di Zhi Lian (Naked Earth) in the midst of his busy schedule. Zhang discusses some personal affairs, such as the mail situation for the last few months.