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Xiaolu Guo
Xiaolu Guo is a Chinese-British writer and filmmaker. Her novels often examine themes of identity, language, and displacement with a unique, experimental voice. She is widely recognized for her novel, A Lover's Discourse.
Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers
Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers
- Pages
- 368
- Published
- 2007
- Language
- English
Synopsis
This novel follows a young Chinese woman navigating the complexities of life in England. Told through a unique structure where each short chapter defines a word, the story explores the profound cultural confusion and endless possibilities for misunderstanding between East and West.