Chi Zijian

Chi Zijian is a prominent Chinese author known for her evocative storytelling that often reflects on the lives and cultures of indigenous peoples in China. Growing up in the northeastern region of China near the Russian border, she draws inspiration from her surroundings and the stories of the Ewenki people, a nomadic tribe known for their deep connection to nature. In her latest novel, 'Das letzte Viertel des Mondes' (The Last Quarter of the Moon), she offers a poignant portrayal of the Ewenki's struggles against modernity and environmental destruction, capturing both the beauty and the harsh realities of their traditional way of life.