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Malaysian reader reflects on bicultural literary upbringing

Original: As a Malaysian, I’m lucky to get exposed to literature from China and the Malay peninsula at a young age. I’m lucky that

A Malaysian writer recalls growing up with literature from both China and the Malay peninsula, crediting a father who bought pictorial editions of Chinese classics such as Dream of the Red Chamber and Outlaws of the Marsh. The reflection highlights how Malaysian readers can grow up straddling two rich literary traditions from an early age.

Why now: Personal reflections on cross-cultural reading resonate with discussions about multicultural Malaysian identity.

MalaysiaChinaDream of the Red ChamberOutlaws of the Marsh

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• As a Malaysian, I’m lucky to get exposed to literature from China and the Malay peninsula at a young age. I’m lucky that my dad took pains to buy me books of Chinese classics such as Dream of the Red Mansion, or Outlaws of the Marsh (though as pictorial books eh). I complained… · liztai@hachyderm.io · 4

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