Hong Kong Central Library | Monthly Literary Talk 2026 : The Past and Future of Science Fiction Literature: Mythical Creatures, Animals, Machines, and Artificial Intelligence - Science Fiction Literature: Its Values and Horizons

Description

Topic 1:Chinese Science Fiction and World Literature

Speaker :Dr. CHEUK Ka-chi, Michael

Introduction: A major challenge in contemporary world literature research is to explore how literary works transcend linguistic and cultural boundaries from their places of origin and reach readers around the world. With Chinese science fiction novels gaining increasing international attention, this lecture aims to discuss how Chinese science fiction expands our understanding of world literature.

Topic 2:Science Fiction and Human Values: Reading Huang Fan and Lin Yaode’s Fiction

Speaker :Dr. WONG Chi-hung

Introduction: This lecture discusses the science fiction novels of Huang Fan and Lin Yaode, appreciating the unique imagination of the authors and reflecting on human values through science fiction elements.

Remarks:

• Conducted in Cantonese.

• Free admission on first come, first served basis.

• Please arrive 15 minutes before commencement of the talk.

• If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or "extreme conditions" announced by the Government is in force 3 hours before the talk commences, the talk will be cancelled.