Schen: Studien aus einer chinesischen Weltstadt

A vivid portrait of Shanghai in the years immediately after the 1911 revolution unfolds through a series of keenly observed essays. The author wanders the city's crowded streets, from the bustling Foochow Road to the ceremonial avenues of the republican New Year, noting how bright flags and newly fashioned uniforms transform the urban landscape. These snapshots capture the restless energy of a metropolis caught between ancient traditions and an eager embrace of foreign ideas.

Beyond the spectacle of festivals and fashion, the collection delves into the everyday lives of merchants, actors, and ordinary citizens navigating rapid social change. The writer’s notes reveal how the drive for modernization both created fresh opportunities and threatened long‑standing cultural values. Listeners will come away with a nuanced sense of a pivotal moment in Chinese history, when Shanghai’s glittering façade both reflected and reshaped the nation's evolving identity.