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Mrs. Spring Fragrance: A Collection of Chinese-American Short Stories (Dover Literature: Short Stories) - Softcover

Far, Sui

 
9780486493176: Mrs. Spring Fragrance: A Collection of Chinese-American Short Stories (Dover Literature: Short Stories)

Synopsis

One of the first works of fiction published by a Chinese-American author, this collection of 17 short stories offers a revealing look at life in San Francisco's Chinatown during the early 20th century. Deceptively simple tales of family life offer deeper reflections on the tensions that arise in the course of cultural assimilation.

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About the Author

Sui Sin Far took her pen name from the Cantonese term for the narcissus flower.Born Edith Maude Eaton (1865-1914), she is noted for her stories of the Chinese-American experience.

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