The River Dragon's Bride (1922)

By Lena Leonard Fisher

Book Overview

The River Dragon's Bride is a novel written by Lena Leonard Fisher and published in 1922. Set in China, the story follows the life of a young girl named Ming Yi, who is chosen to be the bride of the River Dragon, a powerful and feared deity. The River Dragon is believed to have control over the waterways and the people who live near them.Ming Yi is taken from her village and brought to the River Dragon's temple, where she is prepared for the marriage ceremony. She is given beautiful clothes and jewels to wear, but she is also told that she must sacrifice herself to the River Dragon in order to ensure the safety and prosperity of her village.As Ming Yi prepares for the wedding, she meets a young man named Liang, who is also being prepared for sacrifice. The two of them form a bond and begin to question the traditions and beliefs that have been imposed upon them.The River Dragon's Bride explores themes of tradition, sacrifice, and the power of belief. It is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the cultural practices and beliefs of China in the early 20th century.Being Some Story Beads Gathered In South China And Strung On A Thread Of Memory.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: 1164161431
• ISBN13: 9781164161431
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"