Mosquito & Ant

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Exploring the nuances of female experience, this poetry collection employs the unique nu shu script to convey intimate correspondences between the narrator and L. The poems delve into themes of hidden passions, familial relationships, lost loves, and erotic fantasies, showcasing a narrator who is both precocious and wise. Drawing from Japanese and Chinese literary traditions, Kimiko Hahn presents a rich portrayal of a Japanese-American woman's struggles and joys, blending anger and wistfulness in her reflections on identity and womanhood.