An Interethnic Companion to Asian American LiteratureKing-Kok Cheung This book provides a survey of literature by North American writers of Asian descent, both by national origins (Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, South Asian, Vietnamese) and by shared concerns. It introduces readers to the distinctive literary history of each group of writers and discusses issues that connect or divide these different groups. Part I provides a literary history of each constituent national group and underlines salient historical events that have affected its writing. Part II, addressing common racial issues such as nationalism, representation and crises of identity, explores the forces that bind, divide, and foster exchange between writers of diverse ethnic origins. The volume is intended to serve as both a guide and a reference work for scholars, teachers and students in Asian American studies, ethnic studies and American studies. In terms of breadth and depth of coverage it is the first of its kind. |
Contents
Chinese American Literature | 39 |
Filipino American Literature | 62 |
Japanese American Literature | 125 |
Korean American Literature | 156 |
South Asian American Literature | 192 |
Vietnamese American Literature | 219 |
Journalistic Representations of Asian American and Literacy Responses 19101920 | 249 |
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Asian Diasporas: Cultures, Identities, Representations Robbie B. H. Goh,Shawn Wong No preview available - 2004 |
Representing Lives: Women and Auto/biography Alison Donnell,Pauline Polkey No preview available - 2000 |