Recs if you like To Live...
timeless fiction from ESEAsian authors
east & south east asian literary fiction beyond murakami.
timeless modern classics โ 20th century onwards โ exploring universal themes like identity, morality and society.
these books capture elements of the uniquely beautiful symbolism, tones and rhythms that characterise asian languages and culture.
very much open to recs for expansion. (one book per author, typically their most renowned)
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A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Literature
Chinese literature across genres
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east asian classics
these are the books recommended to me by my east asian history professors and are must reads ! this will be a mix of fiction, non fiction, based on true events, literature, etc. all of these are heavy reads so pace yourself.
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