Narratives of Diaspora: Representations of Asia in Chinese American Literature

Lim, W.

Chinese American authors often find it necessary to represent Asian history in their literary works. Tracing the development of the literary production of Maxine Hong Kingston, Amy Tan, Lisa See, and Russell Leong, among others, this book captures the effects of international politics and globalization on Chinese American diasporic consciousness.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2013-12-18

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230340060

DOI: 10.1057/9781137055545

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 195