Persimmons

Li-Young Lee

21 pages 42-minute read

Li-Young Lee

Persimmons

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1986

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Between languages and cultures, Li-Young Lee's "Persimmons" explores the delicate art of belonging through the lens of a simple fruit that carries the weight of memory and identity. Test your understanding of this powerful poem about language, family, and the immigrant experience.

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