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The Phoenix Gone, the Terrace Empty is a collection of poems by Marilyn Chin, a Chinese‑American poet whose work often reflects on cultural heritage, gender, and the complexities of personal identity. The title collection invites readers into a lyrical landscape where memory, family, and the legacy of naming intersect. Chin’s poems blend personal anecdotes—such as being named after Marilyn Monroe—with broader reflections on Asian American experience, offering a nuanced voice that speaks to both intimate and communal histories.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Marilyn Chin
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