The Cambridge History of Asian American Literature

The Cambridge History of Asian American Literature presents a comprehensive history of the field, from its origins in the nineteenth century to the present day. It offers an unparalleled examination of all facets of Asian American writing that help readers to understand how authors have sought to make their experiences meaningful. Covering subjects from autobiography and Japanese American internment literature to contemporary drama and social protest performance, this History traces the development of a literary tradition while remaining grounded in current scholarship. It also presents new critical approaches to Asian American literature that will serve the needs of students and specialists alike. Written by leading scholars in the field, The Cambridge History of Asian American Literature will not only engage readers in contemporary debates but also serve as a definitive reference for years to come.

Author: Rajini Srikanth
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 12/01/2015
Pages: 600
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.34lbs
Size: 9.33h x 6.21w x 1.56d
ISBN: 9781107053953

About the Author
Srikanth, Rajini: - Rajini Srikanth is Professor of English at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She is the author of Constructing the Enemy: Empathy/Antipathy in US Literature and Law and winner of the Cultural Studies Book Award for The World Next Door: South Asian American Literature and the Idea of America.Song, Min Hyoung: - Min Hyoung Song is Professor of English at Boston College. He is the author of Strange Future: Pessimism and the 1992 Los Angeles Riots and winner of the ASAP Book Prize for The Children of 1965: On Writing and Not Writing as an Asian American.