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Catherine Lim Poh Imm (Chinese: 林宝音; pinyin: Lín Bǎoyīn, born 21 March 1942) is a Singaporean fiction author known for writing about Singapore society and of themes of traditional Chinese culture.Hailed as the "doyenne of Singapore writers", Lim has published nine collections of short stories, five novels, two poetry collections, and numerous political commentaries to date.
Catherine Lim Poh Imm (b. 21 March 1942, Penang, Malaysia–) is the doyenne of Singapore stories. Lim is an accomplished and critically acclaimed author who has published a dozen collections of short stories, five novels, two volumes of poems and even a play. She began as a teacher, then was a project director with the Ministry of Education ...
Sep 8, 2019 · 25 years after 'The Catherine Lim Affair', S'pore author Catherine Lim explains why she dropped off the radar. Almost Famous: This is also the story of how 'just a simple teacher' wound up getting ...
Catherine Lim is widely regarded as the doyenne of Singapore writers. The prolific novelist and short story writer is also known for her sharp political commentary, her wit and her often irreverent sense of humour. Born in Malaysia, the eighth out of 14 children, Catherine spent her childhood listening to stories from Chinese folklore and ...
BIOGRAPHY. Considered the doyenne of Singapore literature, Catherine Lim is the prolific author of over 19 books written across several genres, including short story collections, novels, poems and non-fiction. Her works are known to revolve around Chinese culture, more specifically the age-old clash between traditional beliefs and modernity.
Catherine Lim Poh Imm is a Singapore author, best known for her works that comment on Singapore society and traditional Chinese culture. To date, she has published nine collections of short stories, five novels, two collections of poetry, and several political commentaries.
Catherine Lim is internationally recognised as one of the leading figures in the world of Asian fiction and non-fiction. The prolific writer and political commentator has penned more than 25 books across various genres – short stories, novels, reflective prose, poems and satirical pieces.
Catherine Lim has 39 books on Goodreads with 6341 ratings. Catherine Lim’s most popular book is The Bondmaid.
Jan 1, 1982 · Bestselling author Catherine Lim spins a yarn of Asian superstition, beliefs and myths against a backdrop of callous, faceless modernity. The serpent's Tooth neatly telescopes three generations of traditional household into one dysfunctional household held together by the bondage of family ties and a history of wasted efforts and desperate self-delusion.
Oct 10, 2003 · Catherine Lim grew up in Malaysia and lives in Singapore. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and has published articles on sociolinguistics as well as on the problematics of writing fiction in Singaporean English. She also contributes social and political commentaries to local and foreign newspapers and magazines.
