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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.

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Letter: Zhang relays to Dr. Hsia her gratitude regarding one of his students who wants to translate some of her works into Japanese and includes some of what she wrote in her reply letter to the student.

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Letter and Envelope: Zhang tells Dr. Hsia she will send him a check for book costs. She also discusses publication updates for the book Chi Di Zhi Lian (Naked Earth).

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Letter: Zhang asks for Dr. Hsia’s assistance in photocopying “Wu Si Yishi” (“May Fourth Incident”) to send to Miss Yoshida.

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Letter: This letter to Dr. Hsia begins with Zhang retelling the unfortunate experiences of Miss Yoshida's daughters (as written to her by Miss Yoshida). In this retelling, Zhang says that something in their story resonates with her which leads her to discuss some of her other works, including "Moli Xiangpian"("Jasmine Tea"),"Liuqing", and "Hua Diao". Zhang also talks about some of the ways in which she wants her works published. She closes by discusssing some recent health concerns.

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Letter: Zhang discusses Dr. Hsia's observation from Beijing written in the letter sent to her on November 11th. She also discusses some Asian venues (Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan) for possible publications of her work.