Since 2016, a Shanghai Magazine of Global Culture
The Shanghai Literary Review publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, translation, reviews, criticism, art and interviews by leading and emerging writers, artists, and thinkers.
One Day at the Saigon Zoo
FEATUREDConnla Stokes reflects on the zoo’s complex history, from colonial-era elegance and wartime concerts to family-friendly park. Despite recent challenges, the zoo endures as a vital green refuge and living testament to the city’s layered past—a reminder of the delicate balance between heritage, nature, and urban development in Vietnam’s largest metropolis.
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Issue 9 - Summer 2025
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