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By The Book: Malaysian Fiction And What It Says About Us

Dr Fiona Lee, Senior Lecturer, Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya

13-Sep-22 20:00

By The Book: Malaysian Fiction And What It Says About Us

In anticipation of Malaysia Day, we discuss how English fiction in Malaysia has evolved, and what our literature says about the country, culture, and our aspirations. We close off the conversation with recommendations of local fiction to check out.  

Produced by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan


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