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On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a poignant and lyrical novel by Ocean Vuong, written in the form of a letter from a son to his illiterate mother. The narrative explores themes of race, class, and masculinity, weaving together the immigrant experience with the complexities of family and identity.
Publisher
Penguin
Publication year
2019
ISBN-13
9780525562023
ISBN-10
0525562028
Pages
256
Language
English
Subjects
LGBTQ+ ThemesImmigrant ExperienceContemporary FictionEpistolary NovelAsian American LiteratureFamily DynamicsIdentity and BelongingTrauma and HealingPoetic ProseCultural Heritage

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