Editorial The Importance of Understanding by Chu Dongwei Fiction Libra by Zong Lihua, translated by Hu Zhengmao Father in Town by Chen Cang, translated by Song Tao Nonfiction Willful and Determined by Zhang Yawen, translated by Ying Kong Amid Wind, Flowers, Snow, and Moonlight by Mai Zhibin, translated by Kang Zhihong Culture in Perspective Zong Lihua's "Libra" by Robert Tindol A Revolution, a Review of "Father in Town" by Craig Hulst Chinese Literature and Culture, a journal published three times a year, is devoted to translations of Chinese texts (works from the past or by contemporary authors), essays of cultural criticism, and original writings - fiction or non-fiction - dealing with the China experience or life in the Chinese communities around the world. The journal embraces the idea of cultural translation as advocated by our editors. Subscription and Purchasing Chinese Literature and Culture has been accepted into EBSCOhost research databases for worldwide Current issue and back issues are available as hardcopy books and ebooks in Amazon.com and other major online retailing channels.