The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse by Thomas Burke
Read now or download (free!)
| Choose how to read this book | Url | Size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read online (web) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2161.html.images | 68 kB | ||||
| EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2161.epub3.images | 96 kB | ||||
| EPUB (older E-readers) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2161.epub.images | 95 kB | ||||
| EPUB (no images, older E-readers) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2161.epub.noimages | 88 kB | ||||
| Kindle | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2161.kf8.images | 220 kB | ||||
| older Kindles | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2161.kindle.images | 211 kB | ||||
| Plain Text UTF-8 | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2161.txt.utf-8 | 51 kB | ||||
| Download HTML (zip) | https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/2161/pg2161-h.zip | 94 kB | ||||
| There may be more files related to this item. | ||||||
About this eBook
| Author | Burke, Thomas, 1886-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Summary | "The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse" by Thomas Burke is a collection of poetic prose that captures the life and thoughts of a Chinese shopkeeper in London's Limehouse during the early 20th century. Written in a lyrical style, the book reflects the experiences of an immigrant navigating the complexities of cultural identity, relationships, and the struggles of existence in a foreign land. The book primarily focuses on themes of love, community, and the contrasting aspects of beauty and hardship found within urban life. In this vivid and contemplative work, Quong Lee shares his observations and reflections on everyday interactions, the power of music, and the influence of his surroundings on his emotional state. Each piece serves as a snapshot of his life, touching upon social issues, personal aspirations, and the bittersweet nature of love, particularly in his longing for the beautiful maid with golden curls. The narrative weaves through moments of joy and sorrow, highlighting the dichotomy of his existence between the simplicity of his homeland and the complexities of his current life in Limehouse, ultimately painting a rich tapestry of character and sentiment that resonates deeply with the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2161 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! | |
