What they say

Her works bridge the gap between the pure literature that emerged after the May 4 Movement and popular fiction. She formed her own style that is irreplaceable and fresh, combining the best from Chinese ancient classics, popular works and foreign literature.

Chen Zishan, critic, expert on Chang's work

At a time when most Chinese writers tirelessly explored the new and unprecedented in the May 4 brand of the modernist spirit, Chang opted to dwell on what many a critic deems decadent and ideologically problematic. She managed to bring about the most unconventional of conventionalities.