Hisaye Yamamoto was a Japanese American author and pioneer of Asian American literature. Born in 1921 in California, she was raised in an environment that valued her cultural heritage yet was also subjected to prejudice and discrimination. Here's all you need to know about Hisaye Yamamoto, the American author.
Hisaye Yamamoto was a Japanese-American author. She is well recognized for writing the anthology of short stories called "Seventeen Syllables and Other Stories." Google created a Google Doodle in recognition of her commitment and societal contribution. Her writings focus mostly on themes relating to Japanese immigrants, their experiences in America, the generational divide between them and their offspring, as well as the challenging position that women then held in society.
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Real Name: Hisaye YamamotoBirth Date: 23 August 1921Died Date: 30 January 2011Aged: 89 YearsBirth Place: Redondo Beach, California, United StatesNationality: AmericanProfession: Au...
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