The Emperor of Gladness: A Novel Sarah Erdman discover tales you have never

discover tales you have never heard

Maus is a haunting tale within a tale

and the dark side of modern love

” —KARA GOUCHER

The Emperor of Gladness: A Novel Sarah Erdman discover tales you have neverThe Emperor of Gladness is a poetic, dramatic and vivid story. Epic in its sweep, the novel also handles intimacy and love with delicacy and deep originality. Hai and Grazina are taken from the margins of American life by Ocean Vuong and, by dint of great sympathy and imaginative genius, placed at the very center of our world. Colm Tibn, author of Long Island and Brooklyn A masterwork. Bryan Washington, author of Palaver and Family Meal Ocean Vuong