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Mirror of the Self: Origins, Branches, and Reflections on ChineseGender-Bender Fiction

January 4, 202525 min read Introduction NovelGender-Bender NovelHistory

Introduction Throughout the long course of human history, the question of “the self” has always been unavoidable yet notoriously difficult to pin down. We live in this world with our own unique appearances, personalities, and emotions. And time after time, as we go through different life experiences, we invariably run...

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