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<p>In <i>Interesting Times</i> Terry Pratchett created a reality inspired mostly by ancient Chinese history and culture. This paper discusses several features of the Agatean Empire that appear similar to Chinese or other East-Asian cultures, or rather the Western stereotypes of those cultures. The Agatean Empire cannot be regarded as a representation of China in any actual historical period. The social-political aspect seems central: it is the history of a revolution, after all. On the one hand, the novel takes a stand against tyrannical and oppressive social arrangements; on the other hand, it is rather sceptical about revolutionary movements, while advertising a humanistic credo.</p>

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Terry Pratchett’s “China” in Interesting Times

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    2025年3月3日

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  • Péter Hajdu

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In Interesting Times Terry Pratchett created a reality inspired mostly by ancient Chinese history and culture. This paper discusses several features of the Agatean Empire that appear similar to Chinese or other East-Asian cultures, or rather the Western stereotypes of those cultures. The Agatean Empire cannot be regarded as a representation of China in any actual historical period. The social-political aspect seems central: it is the history of a revolution, after all. On the one hand, the novel takes a stand against tyrannical and oppressive social arrangements; on the other hand, it is rather sceptical about revolutionary movements, while advertising a humanistic credo.