Broken Uterus

"They just squat and occupy it. Even when they are sick, they still want to occupy something."




Broken Uterus is a collection of poems by Cai Gentan, one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary Chinese poetry. Comprising five distinct chapters focusing on sexual relationships, Chinese history, hospital life, and more, Gentan's clear-eyed, stark verse offers an engaging and comedic glimpse at modern China and its cultural contradictions.




Broken Uterus is the English-language poetry debut of Cai Gentan. This edition of the book was translated by Chinese poet Xi Nan and features a introduction by her. Broken Uterus also includes several poems published by Terror House Magazine in 2019.