Not Written Words (Hong Kong Atlas)
by Xi Xi
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Xi Xi's work details the constantly shifting urban space of Hong Kong--between tradition and modernity--as well as the multilingual zones created by its Mandarin and Cantonese speakers. Best known for her short stories, essays, and screenplays, this is the first major collection of Xi Xi's poetry in English translation. Her writing displays a childlike wonder and keen ear for the constantly evolving space of Hong Kong and southern China. The haunting, often morbid lyricism that marksher work show more has won her many awards, a devoted following in Hong Kong and Taiwan and a growing audience across the globe. The book is bilingual (facing pages). show lessTags
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