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Eat a Bowl of Tea by Louis H. Chu  — Research Starter

"Eat a Bowl of Tea" by Louis H. Chu is widely recognized as the first Chinese American novel to authentically portray the bachelor society in New York's Chinatown shortly after World War II. The story…

Eastern Religion and Philosophy in Literature  — Research Starter

Eastern religion and philosophy have significantly influenced American literature, particularly from the nineteenth century onward. The integration of Asian and Indian thought into American literary…

East Is East by T. Coraghessan Boyle  — Research Starter

"East Is East" by T. Coraghessan Boyle is a novel that explores the profound cultural misunderstandings between American and Japanese societies through the story of Hiro Tanaka, a young man caught…

Dutchman by Amiri Baraka  — Research Starter

"Dutchman" is a provocative one-act play by Amiri Baraka that explores themes of race, identity, and societal expectations through a tense encounter between two characters on a New York subway train.…

Drugs as Literary Theme  — Research Starter

Drugs as a literary theme has a rich history in North American literature, with roots tracing back to the early nineteenth century. Initial explorations of drug use, such as opium in the works of…

Dreaming in Cuban by Cristina García  — Research Starter

"Dreaming in Cuban" is the debut novel by Cristina García, exploring the complex lives of three generations of Cuban women as they navigate their identities and experiences in a post-revolutionary…

Down These Mean Streets by Piri Thomas  — Research Starter

"Down These Mean Streets" is a confessional autobiography by Piri Thomas that chronicles his challenging upbringing as a young man of African and Puerto Rican descent in New York City, particularly…

Donald Duk by Frank Chin  — Research Starter

"Donald Duk" by Frank Chin is a novel that explores the journey of a fifth-generation Chinese American boy, Donald Duk, as he grapples with his cultural identity amid the backdrop of San Francisco's…

Divorce in Literature  — Research Starter

Divorce in literature serves as a profound exploration of individual identity, societal norms, and the complexities of human relationships. Initially, divorce was rarely addressed in North American…