Charlie Chan Is Dead 2 Vol. 2 : At Home in the World (an Anthology of Contemporary Asian American Fiction--Revised and Updated)

by Hagedorn, Jessica (Editor); Kim, Elaine (Preface by)

• ISBN13: 9780142003909
• ISBN10: 0142003905
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-01
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)

Summary

More than a decade after its initial publication, the groundbreaking anthology Charlie Chan Is Deadremains the best available source for contemporary Asian American fiction. Edited by acclaimed novelist and National Book Award nominee Jessica Hagedorn, Charlie Chan Is Dead 2: At Home in the Worldbrings together forty-two fresh, fascinating voices in Asian American writing—from classics by Jose Garcia Villa and Wakako Yamauchi to exciting new fiction from Akhil Sharma, Ruth Ozeki, Chang-Rae Lee, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Monique Truong. Sweeping in background and literary style, from pioneering writers to newly emerging voices from the Hmong and Korean communities, these exceptional works celebrate the full spectrum of Asian American experience and identities, transcending stereotypes and revealing the strength and vitality of Asian America today.

Author Biography

Jessica Hagedorn is the author of the novels Dogeaters and The Gangster of Love, Dream Jungle, and a collection of poetry and short fiction, Danger and Beauty.

Elaine H. Kim is an author and editor, as well as Associate Dean of the Graduate Division and Professor of Asian American Studies at UC Berkeley.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Cunanan's Wake	p. 1
Fascination, Gravity, and Deeply Done Kiss	p. 12
Rico	p. 18
Homecoming	p. 28
Melpomene Tragedy	p. 35
Two Parables: Parable of the Cake Moon	p. 43
Red Wall	p. 50
Doctor	p. 76
The Hull Case	p. 93
Dead on Arrival	p. 108
Formerly Known as Bionic Boy	p. 119
Submission	p. 133
Baby	p. 153
Who's Irish?	p. 176
Waxing the Thing	p. 187
Beccah	p. 192
Sexy	p. 203
Mango	p. 225
Ahjuhma	p. 237
Voir Dire	p. 254
No Bruce Lee	p. 275
Late Bloomer	p. 285
Mister Porma	p. 299
Cold-Hearted	p. 312
Fourscore and Seven Years Ago	p. 320
The Management of Grief	p. 329
Folly	p. 346
Video	p. 362
Fiesta of the Damned	p. 380
Ships in the Night	p. 391
Separation Anxiety	p. 406
Immigration Blues	p. 421
Surrounded by Sleep	p. 438
Papier	p. 453
Live-in Cook	p. 476
Ms. Pac-Man Ruined My Gang Life	p. 488
Untitled Story	p. 495
Eye Contact	p. 508
The Brown House	p. 525
The Keeper	p. 533
What if Miss Nikkei Were God(dess)?	p. 543
That Was All	p. 555
A Personal Bibliography	p. 561
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