Chang And Eng
“Chang And Eng” by Darin Strauss is a historical novel published by Dutton / Penguin in 2000, featuring 323 pages in English. This work explores the lives of the famous “Siamese Twins,” Chang and Eng, who were joined at the chest and emigrated to America. The narrative delves into their experiences as they gained fame, married sisters, and raised 21 children while navigating life as farmers in North Carolina during the American Civil War.
Readers will find that Strauss presents a blend of fact and fiction, emphasizing the mythologized aspects of the brothers’ lives while remaining grounded in historical truth. The novel captures the complexities of their existence, touching on themes of identity and family within the context of their unique circumstances. This edition invites readers to engage with a significant historical narrative, offering insights into the lives of Chang and Eng beyond the myths that surrounded them.
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Darin Strauss’ first novel, about the “Siamese Twins”, Chang & Eng. Joined at the chest, they emigrated to America, acquired a fairly great level of fame in their lifetime, married sisters, fathered 21 children, and worked successfully as farmers in North Carolina during the period of the American Civil War. Strauss is quick to point out that he considers this a work of fiction as the true nature of the brothers’ lives was mythologized even in their time, but the entire work is suffused with historical truth to the point that one feels that any speculation by Strauss is probably closer to the truth than not.
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