Dictee

Theresa Hak Kyung Chas classic Dictee, first published in 1982, is a restored edition that honors the author's original intentions and vision for the book. It features the original cover, high-quality reproductions of the interior layout, and explores the trauma of dislocation and the fragmentation of memory through the stories of several women, including Chas mother, Hyung Soon Huo.

Format: Hardback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

Dictee, a timeless masterpiece of modern Asian American literature, has been newly restored to honor the author's original intentions and vision. Originally published in 1982, this seminal work has become a classic of its genre.

Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, a multidisciplinary Korean American artist, is widely recognized for her exceptional talent. Dictee, her most renowned creation, stands as a testament to her artistic prowess.

This restored edition, in collaboration with the esteemed Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), presents Dictee in its authentic form, preserving the original cover and high-quality reproductions of the interior layout.

Dictee weaves a captivating narrative that explores the lives of several remarkable women, including the Korean revolutionary Yu Guan Soon, Joan of Arc, Demeter and Persephone, Chas mother Hyung Soon Huo (a Korean born in Manchuria to first-generation Korean exiles), and Cha herself. This dynamic autobiography is structured in nine parts, inspired by the Greek Muses, and employs a diverse range of texts, documents, images, and forms of address and inquiry.

Through the interconnected stories of these women, Dictee delves into the profound trauma of dislocation and the fragmented memories it leaves behind. The result is an enduringly powerful, beautiful, and unparalleled work that resonates with readers on a profound level.

This restored edition of Dictee is a testament to the enduring legacy of Theresa Hak Kyung Cha and her contribution to the world of literature. It allows new generations to experience the brilliance of this masterpiece and appreciate the rich tapestry of Asian American experiences it portrays.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 147 x 211 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520390478
Edition number: 2 ed