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Jessica Tarahata Hagedorn (born May 29, 1949) is an American playwright, writer, poet, and multimedia performance artist.
Jessica Hagedorn was born and raised in the Philippines and came to the United States in her early teens. Her novels include Toxicology, Dream Jungle, The Gangster Of Love, and Dogeaters, winner of the American Book Award and a finalist for the National Book Award.
JESSICA HAGEDORN | Author of Toxicology, Dogeaters and Other Works.
Poet, novelist, playwright, and multimedia artist Jessica Hagedorn was raised and lived in the Philippines until she moved to San Francisco in her teens. She is the author of five books, including the novel Dogeaters (1990), finalist for the National Book Award and winner of the American Book Award…
Oct 21, 2019 · WS: Jessica Hagedorn has written poetry, plays, multimedia works, and four novels, starting with Dogeaters, which won the National Book Award in 1991, and which she would later adapt into a play. Among her works are Toxicology, Dream Jungle, and a collection of poetry and prose called Danger And Beauty.
Nov 1, 2019 · WWB sat down with Jessica Hagedorn to discuss the multilingualism of the Philippines and her upbringing, the influence of this linguistic richness on her work, and the complex role of English in Philippines culture.
Mar 11, 2020 · Jessica Hagedorn Looks Back on the Legacy of ‘Dogeaters’. We talked to the author about the enduring influence of her now 30-year-old novel on life in Marcos-era Philippines. Noah Flora....
