Summary - On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous: Based On The Book By Ocean Vuong

SUMMARY

ON EARTH WE’RE BRIEFLY GORGEOUS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY OCEAN VUONG

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

Introduction to Little Dog and His Family

Early Life and Immigration

The Relationship with His Mother

Coming of Age and Sexuality

Trauma and Healing

Love, Pain, and Addiction

Death and the Past

Family Secrets and the Legacy of War

Reflections on Identity and Survival

General Analysis of the Book

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong is a lyrical and poignant novel about a young Vietnamese-American man named Little Dog, who reflects on his complex relationship with his mother, his immigrant experience, and his growing awareness of his sexual identity. Written as a letter to his mother, the novel explores themes of love, trauma, identity, and the impact of war. It weaves together personal and cultural histories, revealing the deep emotional scars passed through generations. Vuong's writing is poetic, offering an intimate look at survival, belonging, and the haunting effects of the past on the present.

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Date de sortie

Livre audio : 7 janvier 2025