Literature Library author

Amy Tan

A concise guide to Amy Tan's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Author overview

Amy Tan (born 1952) is a novelist and essayist whose body of work spans literary writing. This writing is associated with United States. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Bonesetter's Daughter and The Joy Luck Club. Key themes include mothers and daughters, migration and cultural inheritance, and memory, language, and identity.

Reading pathway

Begin with The Bonesetter's Daughter, then move to The Joy Luck Club.

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