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Maxine Hong Kingston

The mystique of Asian women: Apsaras are youthful, beautiful female spirits in Hindu and Buddhist mythology who are associated with water, mist, rain and clouds. They are renowned for their skill as dancers, and temptresses, in the heavenly court of the god Indra.

The Mystique of Asian Women in Literary Fiction

Submissive? Beautiful? Cunning? Strong? Shy? Bold? Yes, and more! Author Sara Veal reveals the mystique of Asian women.In literary fiction.