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by Hiromi Goto
Goto’s acclaimed feminist novel is an examination of the Japanese Canadian immigrant experience, focusing on the lives of three generations of women in modern day Alberta to better understand themes of privilege and cultural identity.
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Hiromi Goto’s “Chorus of Mushrooms” has been recognized as a true classic of Asian Canadian literature. One of the initial entries in NeWest Press’ long-running Nunatak First Fiction Series, Hiromi Goto’s inaugural outing was recognized at the Commonwealth Writers’ Prizes as the Best First Book in the Caribbean and Canadian regions that year, as well as becoming co-winner of the Canada-Japan book award.
Goto’s acclaimed feminist novel is an examination of the Japanese Canadian immigrant experience, focusing on the lives of three generations of women in modern day Alberta to better understand themes of privilege and cultural identity. This reprinting of the landmark text includes an extensive introduction and interview with the author, talking about the impact the book has had on the Canadian literary landscape.
| Book Condition | Used – Good |
|---|---|
| Cover | Paperback |
| Size | 222 pages |
| Published | October 16, 1993 |
| Genre | Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism |
| Awards | Canada-Japan Literary Award (1995), |
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