The Circle of Hanh (Magill’s Literary Annual 2001)
At a glance:
- Author: Bruce Weigl
- First Published: 2000
- Type of Work: Memoirs
- Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir
- Subjects: 1960’s, Twentieth century, Authors or writers, Poetry or poets, Vietnam War, Adoption or adopted children, 1990’s, Vietnam or Vietnamese people
Bruce Weigl’s life changed irrevocably in 1967, the year he enlisted in the Army and went to Vietnam. For Weigl, this year divided his life into a “before” and an “after” that could not be integrated into a coherent narrative until Weigl and his family decided to adopt a Vietnamese child. This decision gave Weigl the impetus to craft his story and to bring his life full circle.
For those familiar with the literature of the Vietnam War, Bruce Weigl’s name is a familiar one. A noted and prolific poet, critic, and essayist, Weigl has published many books. By the time...
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