This reference guide to Asian writers covers authors whose works have been translated into the English language. Each author entry includes full biographical information, as well as excerpts from literary criticism and sources for further study. Authors covered include David Henry Hwang, Amy Tan, Lady Murasaki, Ts'ao Chan, Yasunari Kawabata and Kenzaburo Oe. The text concentrates on contemporary authors, but also includes many who have historical importance. Author portraits are included, as well as an introductory essay on ...
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This reference guide to Asian writers covers authors whose works have been translated into the English language. Each author entry includes full biographical information, as well as excerpts from literary criticism and sources for further study. Authors covered include David Henry Hwang, Amy Tan, Lady Murasaki, Ts'ao Chan, Yasunari Kawabata and Kenzaburo Oe. The text concentrates on contemporary authors, but also includes many who have historical importance. Author portraits are included, as well as an introductory essay on developments and trends in Asian and Anglo-American literature and a map of East Asia.
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Fine. Tan and viloet decorative paper over boards, no jacket, 4to. 1st printing. xii+536pp. Ttitle index. Sources with individual entries. Critical reviews and essays on 45 authors. Double column, occasional author photos. Ex-academic-ref. -lib with only indications pastedown call lower spine, stamps and tags to endpapers (no pocket, etc.). Apart from lib. distinctions, fine: bright, tight, sharp and unmarked. Seemingly unused. A large item, Priority and non-US orders please nquire first to avoide cancellation.
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Very good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.
