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Karen Tei Yamashita is an American writer known for her unique identity and life experiences. Born on January 8, 1951, she is of Japanese descent and her works often focus on issues of race, gender, and identity.

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“Then you are a poet?' she asked, fingering the flyer in her pocket. 'No not at all,' he waved his hand. 'I am merely a character in a poem.”

Self Stories Poetry Identity Poet Poems Poets Characters Karen Tei Yamashita Tropic Of Orange

Book:Tropic of Orange

Source: Tropic of Orange

“Just cuz you get to the end doesn’t mean you know what happened.”

Stories Understanding Learning End Ending Endings What Happened Karen Tei Yamashita Tropic Of Orange

Book:Tropic of Orange

Source: Tropic of Orange

“Time could heal, but it wouldn't make wrongs go away. Time came back like a reminder. Time folded with memory. In a moment, everything could fold itself up, and time stand still.”

Time Memories Healing Memory Karen Tei Yamashita Tropic Of Orange

Book:Tropic of Orange

Source: Tropic of Orange

“No single imagination is wild or crass or cheesy enough to compete with the collective mindlessness that propels our fascination forward.”

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Book:Tropic of Orange: A Novel

Source: Tropic of Orange: A Novel

“The myth of the first world is that development is wealth and technology progress. It is all rubbish. It means that you are no longer human beings but only labor. It means that the land you live on is not earth but only property.”

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Book:Tropic of Orange: A Novel

Source: Tropic of Orange: A Novel

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Born: January 8, 1951
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 5

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