HKILF 2025 – Lynn Pan Tribute

Posted: February 16th, 2025 | No Comments »

For many writing and reading Chinese history, and particularly Shanghai history, Lynn Pan (1946-2024) was a major inspiration. Her books showed how history and memoir could be beautifully written and well researched, how style and aesthetic sensibilities could be interwoven with narrative and anecdote.

I was lucky enough in Shanghai to see Lynn often, share panels with her occasionally, run ideas past her. She was always unfailingly generous with her knowledge, contacts and time.

This year, at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, we will be remembering Lynn’s work and inspiration. I’ll be joining her great friends Michelle Garnaut and Karolina Paulik on March 2 at the Fringe Club for a tribute. It’s a free event (but please do register) and any anecdotes or remembrances from the floor will be welcomed.

https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/talk-tribute-to-lynn-pan-tickets-1235480418189

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