Ocean Vuong

Ocean Vuong is a Vietnamese-American poet, essayist, and novelist renowned for his exploration of themes such as identity, loss, and the immigrant experience. His acclaimed debut novel, "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous," and his poetry collection, "Night Sky with Exit Wounds," have earned him significant accolades, including the T.S. Eliot Prize and the Whiting Award. Vuong's lyrical prose and poignant storytelling capture the complexities of human emotion and cultural displacement.