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The Woman Warrior

Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts
Pages
209
Published
1976
Language
English

Synopsis

Maxine Hong Kingston's "The Woman Warrior" is a powerful memoir blending myth and reality. It explores the author's childhood in California, caught between her Chinese heritage and American life. Through vivid "talk stories" and personal experiences, Kingston grapples with identity, family history, and the roles of women.

About the author

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Maxine Hong Kingston

Maxine Hong Kingston is the author of Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--The American Experience. Her work explores themes of identity and culture within American literature.

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