ISBN: 9780593241202 - mrs. spring fragrance: and other writings (modern library torchbearers) (17 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A rediscovered classic of linked short stories set in San Francisco's Chinatown, by the first published Asian American fiction writer-with an introduction by C Pam Zhang, bestselling author of How Much of These Hills Is Gold In thisrediscovered classic of linked short stories set in San Francisco's Chinatown,Sui Sin Far portrays Chineseimmigrantsas they fall in love, encounter racism, and wrestle with their newAmericanizedidentities-decadesbefore writers like Maxine Hong Kingston and Amy Tan. By turns tender and dramatic, Mrs. Spring Fragrance tellsof the Chinesewomen and menasthey confront prejudice and forced detention; choose toassimilate orstay true to their cultural heritage; meet both kind and predatory Americans; and find love, purpose, and understandingin their new home. These stories are windows into the lives of everyday people in an unforgiving city, who find solidarity and hope in the most unexpected places. The Modern Library Torchbearers series features women who wrote on their own terms, with boldness, creativity, and a spirit of resistance.…

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Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. A rediscovered classic of linked short stories set in San Francisco's Chinatown, portraying Chinese Americans as they fall in love, encounter racism, and wrestle with their new, hyphenated identities--a century before writers like Maxine Hong Kingston and Amy Tan.A rediscovered classic of linked short stories set in San Francisco's Chinatown, by the first published Asian American fiction writer-with an introduction by C Pam Zhang, bestselling author of How Much of These Hills Is GoldIn thisrediscovered classic of linked short stories set in San Francisco's Chinatown,Sui Sin Far portrays Chineseimmigrantsas they fall in love, encounter racism, and wrestle with their newAmericanizedidentities-decadesbefore writers like Maxine Hong Kingston and Amy Tan.By turns tender and dramatic, Mrs. Spring Fragrance tellsof the Chinesewomen and menasthey confront prejudice and forced detention; choose toassimilate orstay true to their cultural heritage; meet both kind and predatory Americans; and find love, purpose, and understandingin their new home.These stories are windows into the lives of everyday people in an unforgiving city, who find solidarity and hope in the most unexpected places.The Modern Library Torchbearers series features women who wrote on their own terms, with boldness, creativity, and a spirit of resistance. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A rediscovered classic of linked short stories set in San Francisco's Chinatown, by the first published Asian American fiction writerwith an introduction by C Pam Zhang, bestselling author of How Much of These Hills Is GoldIn thisrediscovered classic of linked short stories set in San Francisco's Chinatown,Sui Sin Far portrays Chineseimmigrantsas they fall in love, encounter racism, and wrestle with their newAmericanizedidentitiesdecadesbefore writers like Maxine Hong Kingston and Amy Tan.By turns tender and dramatic, Mrs. Spring Fragrance tellsof the Chinesewomen and menasthey confront prejudice and forced detention; choose toassimilate orstay true to their cultural heritage; meet both kind and predatory Americans; and find love, purpose, and understandingin their new home. These stories are windows into the lives of everyday people in an unforgiving city, who find solidarity and hope in the most unexpected places. The Modern Library Torchbearers series features women who wrote on their own terms, with boldness, creativity, and a spirit of resistance.…

Zustand: New. Edith Maude Eaton&#160(1865&ndash1914), who took the pen name&#160Sui Sin Far, was the first Asian American, man or woman, to publish fiction in the United States. The daughter of a Chinese mother and an English father, Eaton began publishi.

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