A Summary and Analysis of Amy Tan’s ‘Fish Cheeks’

‘Fish Cheeks’ is a short autobiographical narrative by the American writer Amy Tan (born 1952). Tan is probably best-known for The Joy Luck Club, her 1989 novel containing a series of interwoven short stories told by a number of Chinese-American women who are members of the titular club; but ‘Fish […] Continue reading at 'Interesting Literature'

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Shaun Tan wins Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2011

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