Mr. Wu (1918)

By Louise Jordan Miln and Harold Owen

Book Overview

Mr. Wu is a 1918 novel by Louise Jordan Miln. The story is set in China and follows the life of a wealthy Chinese merchant named Mr. Wu. He is a man of great pride and honor, and he is deeply devoted to his family and his culture. However, his life is turned upside down when his daughter falls in love with an American man. Mr. Wu is torn between his love for his daughter and his loyalty to his traditional beliefs. The novel explores themes of cultural clash, filial piety, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that offers a glimpse into the complexities of Chinese culture and society during the early 20th century.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: 1164029819
• ISBN13: 9781164029816
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"