Ye On's Ten Hundred Sorrows And Other Stories (1907)

By Mary T. Van Denburgh

Book Overview

Ye On's Ten Hundred Sorrows and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Mary T. Van Denburgh and published in 1907. The book is set in China and explores the lives of the Chinese people during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The title story, Ye On's Ten Hundred Sorrows, tells the story of a young Chinese girl who is sold into slavery and her struggle to escape her captors. Other stories in the collection include The Jade Bracelet, which explores the social pressures faced by Chinese women, and The Red Lantern, which tells the story of a young girl's journey to find her missing father. Through these stories, Van Denburgh provides a glimpse into the rich culture and traditions of China while also highlighting the struggles and hardships faced by its people. Overall, Ye On's Ten Hundred Sorrows and Other Stories is a compelling collection of stories that offers a unique perspective on life in China during a time of great change and upheaval.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: 1163928003
• ISBN13: 9781163928004
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"