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Maxine Hong Kingston

    October 27, 1940

    This author is celebrated for works that often reflect on her cultural heritage, blending fiction with non-fiction. Her writing delves into the complexities of Asian-American identity, drawing on autobiography and folklore to craft rich, multi-layered narratives. Her literary voice is distinctive, embodying strong female characters and boldly addressing themes of memory, history, and belonging. Her legacy lies in her ability to transform personal experience into timeless stories that resonate with something profoundly human.

    Maxine Hong Kingston
    The Woman Warrior
    China Men
    I Love a Broad Margin to My Life
    The Woman Warrior, China Men: Introduction by Mary Gordon
    Maxine Hong Kingston: The Woman Warrior, China Men, Tripmaster Monkey, Hawai'i O Ne Summer, Other Writings (Loa #355)
    Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace