{"title":"Zheng Xiaoqiong","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the evocative world of Zheng Xiaoqiong, one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Chinese literature. Zheng's works, including the profound \u003cem\u003eIn the Roar of the Machine\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the complexities of industrial life and the nuanced experiences of migrant workers in China. As a prominent poet and author, she masterfully blends her own personal experiences with broader societal issues, offering readers a vivid portrayal of modern existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writings, rich in emotional depth and cultural insights, fall under the Arts \u0026amp; Culture category, providing a unique perspective on the human condition amidst rapid industrialisation. Zheng Xiaoqiong's literary contributions are not only informative and thought-provoking but also serve as a crucial cultural bridge, shedding light on the transformative journey of China's workforce. Whether you're an avid reader of cultural narratives or simply curious about contemporary Chinese society, Zheng Xiaoqiong's works are indispensable for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-the-roar-of-the-machine-by-zheng-xiaoqiong-9781922725288","title":"In the Roar of the Machine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection collects some of the most influential and moving work of the poet Zheng Xiaoqiong, who spent nearly a decade at the beginning of the century working in the newly created factories and warehouses in what has become one of the largest manufacturing centres in the world, southern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer poetry is full of the dramatic details of days and nights spent in physical labour, the din of the workshops, the acute dangers associated with working with heavy machinery, and the exploitation, abuse, and indignity workers are subject to given the pressures of global capitalism and a lack of oversight and protection. But the poems also speak of pleasure and of love, memories of the ancestors, the natural environment of southern China and her native Huangma Mountains in central Sichuan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZheng writes moving portraits of her fellow workers, voices the rarely addressed issues facing women workers in particular, and paints a vivid picture of the vast population of migrant labourers, displaced from their homes and desperately seeking ways to express their experiences. She is a poet of this century, speaking to a community which consumes the products of this labour: from iPhones to Christmas decorations to the components of machinery used across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the Roar of the Machine\u003c\/em\u003e offers an insightful glimpse into the life and struggles of those at the heart of the global production chain, offering both critique and homage to their existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078800556268,"sku":"9781922725288","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15664003482872.jpg?v=1765222024"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/zheng-xiaoqiong.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}