Asian Workers Stories: A New Collection - Softcover

Zhang, Luka Lei

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798989802531

Publisher: Hard Ball Press, 2024

Synopsis

Asian Workers Stories stands as a testament to the collaborative work of working-class writers, translators, editors and graphic designers. The book represents a concerted effort to forge a bond among contemporary worker writers within the Asian context, fostering a collective platform that unites their literary pursuits and talents.

Spanning a range of time periods, these stories offer profound insight into the lived experiences of the working class. In expressing the writer’s thoughts and aspirations, many of the tales provide a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs faced by migrant workers who have ventured far from their homelands in pursuit of a livelihood. Their literary contributions were crafted through the writer’s sheer dedication and perseverance, often working on the story for decades.

The remarkable talent and unwavering commitment of these writers have enriched the working-class literary landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the collective narrative of the region.

About this title

About the Author

Luka Lei Zhang received her PhD in English from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Her research focuses on working-class literature from Asian countries, such as Singapore, China and the Philippines. She has published papers on working-class literature & migrant worker writing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hard Ball Press
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798989802531
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 122