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Read a free excerpt of "The Emperor of Gladness"
Oprah Winfrey revealed "The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuong as her latest book club selection on "CBS Mornings" on May 13 ...
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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 ...
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.
The Romance of Being Unreadable
In his debut novel, Ocean Vuong took pains to be illegible, then blamed the reader for reading. In his new book, he is ...
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Author Ocean Vuong on 'the shared bond of survival' and his new novel
Author Ocean Vuong talks about his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It centers on the unlikely friendship between a ...
Support queer art! 34 new LGBTQ+ books coming out this summer
Baron’s upcoming publication, Intimacies, showcases work by renowned contemporary visual artist Jwan Yosef. This book ...
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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 ...