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- A Chinese Romance (1913)

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The Lady Elect: A Chinese Romance is a novel written by Norman Hinsdale Pitman and published in 1913. The book is set in China and tells the story of a young Chinese woman named Kwei-li, who is known as the Lady Elect. Kwei-li is a devout Christian and is chosen by her community to become the wife of a wealthy Christian man named Chang, who is also a leader in their community. As Kwei-li prepares for her marriage, she faces many challenges and obstacles, including the disapproval of her family and the jealousy of other women in her community. She also struggles with her own doubts and fears about her future and her ability to fulfill her duties as the Lady Elect. Throughout the book, Pitman explores themes of love, faith, tradition, and the clash between Chinese and Western cultures. He also provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in China during the early 20th century, including the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the Chinese people. Overall, The Lady Elect: A Chinese Romance is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on Chinese culture and society 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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165544530
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 338
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 454 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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The Lady Elect: A Chinese Romance is a novel written by Norman Hinsdale Pitman and published in 1913. The book is set in China and tells the story of a young Chinese woman named Kwei-li, who is known as the Lady Elect. Kwei-li is a devout Christian and is chosen by her community to become the wife of a wealthy Christian man named Chang, who is also a leader in their community. As Kwei-li prepares for her marriage, she faces many challenges and obstacles, including the disapproval of her family and the jealousy of other women in her community. She also struggles with her own doubts and fears about her future and her ability to fulfill her duties as the Lady Elect. Throughout the book, Pitman explores themes of love, faith, tradition, and the clash between Chinese and Western cultures. He also provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in China during the early 20th century, including the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the Chinese people. Overall, The Lady Elect: A Chinese Romance is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on Chinese culture and society 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.

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