My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard by Elizabeth Cooper
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"My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard" by Elizabeth Cooper is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the life and struggles of Kwei-li, the wife of a high-ranking Chinese official, as she expresses her thoughts and experiences through a series of letters to her husband. The narrative delves into themes of love, societal expectations, and the changing role of women in a transforming China. The opening of the
novel introduces Kwei-li's intimate correspondence with her husband while he is away on a diplomatic mission. In her letters, Kwei-li reveals her loneliness, the rigid customs of her household, and her complex relationship with her mother-in-law and her new life. Through vivid depictions of her surroundings and her emotional struggles, the reader gains insight into the nuances of traditional Chinese culture, particularly regarding women's roles and familial duty. Kwei-li's letters also reflect her longing for personal connection and the desire to carve out her own identity amidst societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cooper, Elizabeth, 1877-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Women -- China |
| Subject | China -- Social life and customs -- 1644-1912 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19665 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19665-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 420 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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