The Moon Lady (1911)

von Helen Huntington

308 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Moon Lady is a novel written by Helen Huntington and published in 1911. The story is set in China and follows the life of a young girl named Kwei-lan. Kwei-lan is the daughter of a wealthy Chinese family and is raised in a traditional household where she is taught to be obedient and subservient to men. However, Kwei-lan is a strong-willed girl who dreams of a different life.The novel explores the themes of gender roles, cultural traditions, and the clash between Eastern and Western cultures. Kwei-lan's journey takes her from her sheltered life in China to America, where she is exposed to a new way of life and a different set of values. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a Chinese-American man who helps her navigate the complexities of life in the United States.As Kwei-lan struggles to find her place in the world, she is haunted by the legend of the Moon Lady, a mythical figure from Chinese folklore who is said to grant wishes to those who offer her the right gifts. The Moon Lady becomes a symbol of hope for Kwei-lan, and she begins to believe that she too can overcome the obstacles in her path and achieve her dreams.Overall, The Moon Lady is a powerful novel that explores the complexities of identity, culture, and tradition. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Allgemeine Interessen Regionen, Orte und Menschen
• ISBN: 9781437310023
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC