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251 The Journal of American–East Asian Relations, Vol. 9, Nos. 3–4 (Fall–Winter 2000) © Copyright 2000 by Imprint Publications. All rights reserved. Chinese American Literature since the 1850s. By Xiao-huang Yin. Urbana and Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 2000; xiv+307 pp. This book is a systematic study of Chinese-American literature from its beginning to the 1980s. It examines important Chinese-American literary works in their historical contexts and illuminates the changes in, and continu- ities of, the Chinese American experience. It is the first book of its kind and makes a measurable contribution to criticism of Asian-American literature. The book has several highlights. First, the author takes a sociohistorical approach to literature. He presents a thorough discussion on the historical events and their relationship to the theme and form of Chinese-American literature. One may argue that the book lacks adequate analysis on the intrin- sic value of literature itself, but he tries to read literary works in light of the historical context. His examination of the works of Sui Sin Fa (Edith Maude Eaton) is a good example. It covers ten of her stories and discusses cultural and identity conflicts, interracial marriage, and racial bigotry. Compared with the discussion
Journal of American-East Asian Relations – Brill
Published: Jan 1, 2000
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