Author Description

An Asian Reader Introduces Students To The Scope And Variety Of Asian Literature. Including Pieces From Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam And Cambodia, The Selection Contains Both Traditional And Modern Works. Designed To Give Students Insights Into Other Cultures, This Anthology: Places Each Piece In Its Social And Historical Context; Contains Both Poetry And Prose Of Various Text Types; Provides Vocabulary Lists; And Has A Range Of Student Tasks Accompanying Each Piece. An Asian Reader Makes Some Of The Diversity Of Asian Literature Accessible To Secondary Students.