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Yiyun Li’s “Gold Boy, Emerald Girl” brings together nine short stories that probe the intricacies of human fate. Each narrative offers a distinct, reflective glance at life, drawing from both American and Chinese cultural lenses. The pieces weave subtle observations of identity, loss, and resilience, inviting readers to contemplate the forces that shape our existence.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Yiyun Li
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