DECOLONIZING VIETNAMESE LITERATURE: VOICES FROM WITHIN. An Interview with Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, Author of Dust Child (2023)
DECOLONIZING VIETNAMESE LITERATURE: VOICES FROM WITHIN. An Interview with Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, Author of Dust Child (2023)
Author(s): Phan Quế Mai Nguyễn, Mariya DoğanSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai; Vietnamese literature; The Mountains Sing; Dust Child; postcolonial literature; Vietnam War narratives; Amerasian experiences; historical fiction; multi-generational storytelling; war and memory
Summary/Abstract: This interview features Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, an acclaimed Vietnameseauthor, poet, and translator, whose works explore themes of historicalmemory, the aftermath of war, and the resilience of family. The conversationdelves into Nguyễn’s literary journey and her dedication to decolonizing narrativesabout Việt Nam. She discusses her novels, The Mountains Sing and DustChild, both of which weave historical fiction with personal and nationalhistory. The interview highlights her approach to storytelling, blendingVietnamese traditions, autobiographical elements, and poetry, and her commitmentto amplifying underrepresented voices. This discussion providesan insight into her creative process and the enduring relevance of her work.
Journal: Review of International American Studies
- Issue Year: 18/2025
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 65-77
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English
