Memorandum - A Sinophone Singaporean Short Story Reader

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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.

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.

Memorandum - A Sinophone Singaporean Short Story Reader

Regular price $9.90
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ISBN: 9789811418617
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
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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.

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.