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Ha Jin (Xuefei Jin)

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  • Jin, Xuefei
College teacher (February 21, 1956 - )
Nationality: American
Xuefei Jin, known by his pen name Ha Jin, draws from his memories and experiences of early Communist China to write poetry and novels. He is one of the most lauded contemporary writers, and is associated with the Misty Poets movement.
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A Good Man Is Hard to Find

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  • Short story 1955
"A Good Man Is Hard to Find" is one of Flannery O'Connor's most renowned short stories. The story tries to negotiate the complex identities of American Southerners and its violent ending sparks controversy among scholars and readers alike.
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