Chan's Wife: A Story (1919)

By Jessie Anderson Chase

Book Overview

Chan's Wife: A Story is a novel written by Jessie Anderson Chase and published in 1919. The story revolves around the life of a young Chinese woman named Chan, who is married off to a wealthy merchant at a very young age. Despite her initial reluctance, Chan learns to love her husband and becomes a devoted wife. However, her happiness is short-lived as her husband dies suddenly, leaving her alone and vulnerable in a society that does not value women.As Chan struggles to find her place in the world, she is faced with a number of challenges, including discrimination, poverty, and the threat of being forced into prostitution. Through her determination and resilience, Chan manages to overcome these obstacles and emerges as a strong and independent woman.The novel explores themes of gender inequality, cultural identity, and the struggle for self-determination in a patriarchal society. It also provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in early 20th century China, with its complex social hierarchies, customs, and traditions.Overall, Chan's Wife: A Story is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a valuable insight into the lives of women in China during a time of great social and political change.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436802156
• ISBN13: 9781436802154
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"