Style
Although Muse was primarily written in English, Chinese elements were also included. The magazine prided itself on its unique brand of bilingualism, a feature it believed to reflect the linguistic dualism and political complexities of postcolonial Hong Kong. Lam, the magazine’s Editorial Director, has likened Muse's use of English and to a jamming session between two musical traditions.
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