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The Palm Leaf Fan and Other Stories: and other stories,Used
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From crumbling shops in Chinatown to decaying tanneries in Tangra, Kwaiyun Li's collection of linked short stories expose us to the life of a marginalized community in postcolonial Calcutta.We meander into Wong's Shoe Shop, where a mother arranges a marriage for her sixyearold daughter. We stop at a school for girls, where the principal singles out students who have large breasts for punishment. We pause by a temple guarded by a billy goat where family drama rages. We rally with politicians while the monsoon rain drenches us. We relax under waving palms while the setting sun shimmers over the surface of the Tangra fish ponds.Kwaiyun Li's sensitivity and quirky sense of humour will keep us wanting to return to the ghetto again and again.
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- Q: What is 'The Palm Leaf Fan and Other Stories' about? A: This collection of linked short stories by Kwai-yun Li explores the lives of a marginalized community in postcolonial Calcutta, highlighting their struggles and experiences.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 112 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Palm Leaf Fan and Other Stories' is Kwai-yun Li.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2006.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: The themes and stories may be more suitable for mature readers due to their complex subjects.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The genre of the book is Short Stories.
- Q: Does the book have a specific edition? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in the stories? A: The stories deal with themes of family, community, cultural identity, and the socio-political landscape of Calcutta.