The Young Mandarin: A Story of Chinese Life is a novel written by John A. Davis and published in 1896. The story is set in China and follows the life of a young man named Kwei-li, who is born into a wealthy family and raised to become a mandarin, a high-ranking government official. The novel explores the complexities of Chinese society, including the rigid social hierarchy, the importance of family and tradition, and the clash between traditional...