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Amy Tan
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1952– · American novelist

Also known as: Amy Ruth Tan, Tan Enmei, Эми Тан, ايمي تان, 에이미 탄, エイミ・タン

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Known works

  • Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Gold
  • Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Gold Level
  • Prentice Hall Literature
  • Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--The American Experience
  • Prentice Hall Literature -- Gold