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Jung Chang

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Jung Chang

b. 25 March 1952

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Jung Chang was born in Yibin, Sichuan Province, China, in 1952. She was a red guard briefly at the age of fourteen and then worked as a peasant, a 'barefoot doctor', a steelworker, and an electrician before becoming an English language student and, later, an assistant lecturer at Sichuan University.…

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Biography & Memoir History Non-Fiction Politics & Society Biography

Also Known As

Chang, Jung, 张戎, 張戎, Chang Jung, Rong Zhang, jung chang, Zhāng Róng

Featured Works

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Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China

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Mao

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Mme Sun Yat-sen

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Empress Dowager Cixi

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Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Jung Chang best known for?

    Jung Chang is widely recognized for her biographical works that offer unique perspectives on modern Chinese history, particularly through the lens of individual lives and experiences.

  • Are any of Jung Chang's books adapted?

    While her books have garnered significant critical and popular attention, there are no major film or television adaptations of Jung Chang's works.