Maxine Hong Kingston
American author, 'The Woman Warrior'
Born
October 27th, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and academic, recognized for contributions to literature that explore themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience. 'The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts', published in 1976, combines autobiography and folklore, addressing the complexities of Chinese American identity. This work received critical acclaim and won several awards. Kingston's writing often reflects her experiences as a daughter of Chinese immigrants and discusses the intersection of personal and collective narratives.
Wrote 'The Woman Warrior'
Received the National Book Award
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