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Being Human in the Wor(l)d: Chinese Men and Maxine Hong Kingston's Reworking of Robinson Crusoe.

Authors :
Chiu, Monica
Source :
Journal of American Studies; Aug2000, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p187, 20p
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Focuses on the comparison between the books `Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe and `China Men' by Maxine Hong Kingston. Details on the characters of the novels; Creation of the Robinson Crusoe character; Basis for human existence presented in the books; Literary success of `Robinson Crusoe' in America.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218758
Volume :
34
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of American Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3678392
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021875899006337