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Memorandum - A Sinophone Singaporean Short Story Reader

by Tan Dan Feng, Quah Sy Ren, Hee Wai Siam
RM35.93 MYR
Memorandum - A Sinophone Singaporean Short Story Reader - Thryft
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Sinophone stories unseen by Anglophone readers.

Memorandum showcases the richness and diversity of Singapore's Chinese community through seven decades of previously untranslated short stories, paired with critical essays. The anthology offers an important testimony to the multifarious idea of what "home" meant to the "Chinese" in Singapore and muddies up what it means to speak about a single and/or singular "dominant" Chinese component in Singapore. This collection is recommended for those curious about Singapore Chinese literature and interested in experiencing a world being unveiled in front of one's eyes.

Memorandum - A Sinophone Singaporean Short Story Reader

by Tan Dan Feng, Quah Sy Ren, Hee Wai Siam
RM35.93 MYR
ISBN: 9789811418617
Authors: Tan Dan Feng, Quah Sy Ren, Hee Wai Siam
Publisher: Ethos Books
Date of Publication: 2020-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Literature
Related Topics: Asian, Historical, Social Justice
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 6 readers)

Description

Featuring new translations of previously untranslated Chinese short stories, Memorandum maps out seven decades of Sinophone Singaporean Literature. From bargirls to student activists, from trishaw men to tea merchants, this collection provides a glimpse into a world that has been previously invisible to Anglophone readers. Paired with critical essays, these stories showcase the richness and diversity of Singapore’s Chinese community, but also its inherent interconnectedness with other cultures within Singapore.
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Sinophone stories unseen by Anglophone readers.

Memorandum showcases the richness and diversity of Singapore's Chinese community through seven decades of previously untranslated short stories, paired with critical essays. The anthology offers an important testimony to the multifarious idea of what "home" meant to the "Chinese" in Singapore and muddies up what it means to speak about a single and/or singular "dominant" Chinese component in Singapore. This collection is recommended for those curious about Singapore Chinese literature and interested in experiencing a world being unveiled in front of one's eyes.