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Common Read: Yiyun Li

This LibGuide is dedicated to Yiyun Li and her writing with special emphasis on A Thousand Years of Good Prayers: Stories.

Electronic Resources

Note: these databases mostly have reviews of the literary works, literary excerpts, etc. You will find scholarly articles and other material related to themes in Yiyun Li's writing, such as African American identity, role of the poet in society, etc.  When using EBSCOhost databases (Literary Reference Center), you can also click on the Choose Databases link and select all if you want the maximum amount of search results. Project Muse also has relevant articles.

Articles and Interviews Related to Themes and Content in Yiyun Li's Writing

NOTE:  Many themes and interrelationships can be found in Yiyun Li's writings - as there is not much scholarly literature on his works it is important to contextualize his writing and find scholarly articles related to broader themes and motifs.

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