Century-old letters tell a story of timeless love in a vanished country First translated by American scholar Elizabeth Cooper in 1914 and published as My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard, this haunting collection of letters was out of print until discovered by bestselling author Eileen Goudge. In its pages she found the story of Kwei-li, a noblewoman of nineteenth-century China.In rich, elegant detail, Kwei-li writes of passionate love for a man whom she first meets on their wedding day. She navigates the difficulties of homemaking and motherhood, becoming a confident wife as her happy home is threatened by the forces of change that are sweeping the nation. Enhanced with beautiful new illustrations, this is a timeless chronicle of a strong woman’s struggle against the onset of modernity.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Eileen Goudge including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.
Kwei Li
Golden Lilies [EPUB ebook]
Golden Lilies [EPUB ebook]
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语言 英语 ● 格式 EPUB ● 网页 194 ● ISBN 9781453222959 ● 出版者 Open Road Media ● 发布时间 2011 ● 下载 6 时 ● 货币 EUR ● ID 5892530 ● 复制保护 Adobe DRM
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