Originally published way back in 1954-55, Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy was released when the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was mostly closed off to the world. In the past few decades, however, the author’s celebrated stories have found their way into the hearts and minds of China’s citizens.
In this episode of the podcast, we explore how the literary works of the ‘father of high fantasy’ made their way to China.
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Originally published way back in 1954-55, Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy was released when the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was mostly closed off to the world. In the past few decades, however, the author’s celebrated stories have found their way into the hearts and minds of China’s citizens.
In this episode of the podcast, we explore how the literary works of the ‘father of high fantasy’ made their way to China.
Ep.14 – Chinese Immigrants, Lost Mines and Ghost Towns on Canada’s Frontier
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4 years ago
Ep.14 – Chinese Immigrants, Lost Mines and Ghost Towns on Canada’s Frontier
From Quesnel Forks to Barkerville, Chinese people were significant players in the boom-and-bust resource towns of western Canada in the 1800s and 1900s. In this episode of the China Untold podcast, I introduce the role Chinese migrants played in the early development of British Columbia. I’ll recount stories of lost mines, ghost towns, racist attitudes and more!
China Untold Podcast
Originally published way back in 1954-55, Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy was released when the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was mostly closed off to the world. In the past few decades, however, the author’s celebrated stories have found their way into the hearts and minds of China’s citizens.
In this episode of the podcast, we explore how the literary works of the ‘father of high fantasy’ made their way to China.
