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Cultural Memory in Southeast Asian Chinese Writing by severin.kuok is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This article explores the role of cultural memory and identity formation in the writings of Southeast Asian Chinese, focusing on the contrasting approaches of Singaporean and Malaysian authors. It argues that literary texts serve as memorializing practices that shape individual and collective identities, with Singaporean writers often reifying Chinese culture while Malaysian writers adopt a more fluid perspective. The use of metaphors in these works reflects broader social realities and the ongoing negotiat
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- severin.kuok
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