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Literary Fiction· Canada

The Jade Peony

by Wayson Choy
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
trillium
Published 1995English
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About This Book

The Jade Peony by Wayson Choy is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1995. The Jade Peony is a poignant novel set in Vancouver's Chinatown during the 1930s and 1940s. It tells the story of a Chinese-Canadian family through the eyes of three siblings, exploring themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the immigrant experience. Wayson Choy's evocative prose captures the struggles and triumphs of navigating between two worlds, offering a rich portrayal of a community and its history. Themes of immigrant experience, cultural identity, family run through the work. The book has received recognition from Trillium Book Award 1995.

Book Details

AuthorWayson Choy
Published1995
Country of Origin🇨🇦 Canada
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN978-1-55199-049-6
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇦 Canada

This book is part of Canada's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

trillium
winner · regional
19950
✍️
About the Author
Wayson Choy
Canada
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Jade Peony about?

The Jade Peony is a poignant novel set in Vancouver's Chinatown during the 1930s and 1940s. It tells the story of a Chinese-Canadian family through the eyes of three siblings, exploring themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the immigrant experience. Wayson Choy's evocative prose captures the struggles and triumphs of navigating between two worlds, offering a rich portrayal of a community and its history.

Who wrote The Jade Peony?

The Jade Peony was written by Wayson Choy, from Canada. First published in 1995.

What awards has The Jade Peony won?

The Jade Peony has received the following recognition: Trillium Book Award 1995.

Is The Jade Peony worth reading?

The Jade Peony is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in immigrant experience, cultural identity, family.

Where can I buy The Jade Peony?

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What category is The Jade Peony?

The Jade Peony is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Jade Peony from?

The Jade Peony originates from Canada's literary tradition. Explore more books from Canada on our country page.

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