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In Ocean Vuong’s melancholy ‘Emperor of Gladness,’ happiness is elusive and the American Dream out of reach
Ocean Vuong, a Vietnamese refugee who grew up in Connecticut, set his latest novel in the state, penning a poetic tale about ...
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‘The Emperor of Gladness’ walks a tightrope between despair and hope
Vietnamese American novelist and poet Ocean Vuong builds moments of tenderness and heartache that flow among his characters ...
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Ocean Vuong’s New Novel Examines Life in the Outskirts
In the opening chapter of Ocean Vuong’s new novel, The Emperor of Gladness, we are led deep into the mysterious landscapes of ...
Winfrey called the poet and novelist “one of America’s greatest treasures.”
A new novel from acclaimed poet and Massachusetts resident Ocean Vuong is earning high praise from Oprah Winfrey.
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New release: Loss, hope and life's second chances on display in novel 'The Emperor of Gladness'
Ocean Vuong, award-winning author of "On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous" (2019) returns with an achingly beautiful novel about ...
Ocean Vuong finds beauty and companionship in a fast-food shift
It was there, among the hustle and bustle of serving customers from all walks of life, and his interactions with his ...