Joy Kogawa Quotes

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Joy Kogawa is a Canadian poet born on June 6, 1935. Her work is deeply influenced by her personal experiences, particularly her internment in Japanese Canadian internment camps during World War II.

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“The sofa is a mountain to climb, a valley for sleeping in, a place of ambush for surprise attacks on passing parents.”

Childhood Naughtiness

Book:Obasan

Source: Obasan

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Born: June 6, 1935
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 5

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