Immigrant Writers and American Literature
Panelists who are immigrants discussed the impact of immigrant writers on American literature. Moderator Hampl wrote A Romantic Education. … read more
Panelists who are immigrants discussed the impact of immigrant writers on American literature. Moderator Hampl wrote A Romantic Education. Ms. Tan wrote The Bonesetter’s Daughter. Ms. Mukherjee wrote Desirable Daughters. Ms. Cisneros wrote Caramelo. Ms. Abinader wrote In the Country of My Dreams. Mr. Butler wrote Fair Warning. After their presentations they answered audience members' questions. close
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