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Fistful of Colours

by Suchen Christine Lim
$5.90
Fistful of Colours
Fistful of Colours
Fistful of Colours

Singapore's cultural tapestry through an artist's eyes.

If you're intrigued by the complexities of identity and the vibrancy of diverse cultures coming together, "Fistful of Colours" offers an immersive dive into what forms a nation's soul. Through Suwen's exploration of her roots, you'll experience the intimate struggles and triumphs of Singapore's first residents, balanced with a poignant quest for personal expression. It speaks not just to the history buffs but to anyone who keenly feels the pull of heritage and the liberating power of art.

  • Singapore Literature Prize for Fiction (1992)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Fistful of Colours

by Suchen Christine Lim
$5.90
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ISBN: 9789812480125
Authors: Suchen Christine Lim
Publisher: Straits Times Press
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.23
(rated by 113 readers)

Description

Fistful of Colours is an elegant, multi-layered reflection on Singapore as experienced through one day in the life of Ong Suwen, a young teacher in search of her identity as a woman and an artist. Peering into the rich history of her stepfather's family, Suwen uncovers and reveals the hopes and struggles of Singapore's first generation of immigrants and residents - from Chinese collies, Indian doctors and Malay waiters, each is given a unique and vibrant voice. Woven into this narrative are stories of Suwen's fellow artists that touch upon themes of art, identity and the pursuit of personal and artistic freedom. It is their search for answers that give this lyrical, beautifully considered and well-loved book its restive spirit. Fistful of Colours is a seminal novel in Singapore's literary canon and was the first book to receive the Singapore Literature Prize in 1992. This edition from Straits Times Press incorporates the final text revisions from the writer and features a new cover and improved layout for easier reading. This novel has been adopted as a core text by some of the top schools in Singapore. It should be read in Singapore schools because it integrates literature with history and brings Singapore History to a personal level.
 

Singapore's cultural tapestry through an artist's eyes.

If you're intrigued by the complexities of identity and the vibrancy of diverse cultures coming together, "Fistful of Colours" offers an immersive dive into what forms a nation's soul. Through Suwen's exploration of her roots, you'll experience the intimate struggles and triumphs of Singapore's first residents, balanced with a poignant quest for personal expression. It speaks not just to the history buffs but to anyone who keenly feels the pull of heritage and the liberating power of art.

  • Singapore Literature Prize for Fiction (1992)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.