The Emperor of Gladness
Narrated by James Aaron Oh
- Released
- May 13, 2025
- Length
- 14 hrs 5 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Audio
In The Emperor of Gladness, Ocean Vuong presents a moving tale of connection and resilience set in the post-industrial town of East Gladness, Connecticut. Nineteen-year-old Hai, at the brink of despair, finds unexpected purpose when he becomes the caretaker for Grazina, an elderly widow grappling with dementia. Their transformative relationship explores themes of love, loneliness, and the struggles faced by those on society's fringes, ultimately revealing the profound impact of empathy and second chances. This heartfelt novel intertwines memory and time as it navigates the shared wounds of the human experience.
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