The Eternal Priestess: A Novel Of China Manners (1914)
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ISBN10: 1437327281
ISBN13: 9781437327281
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437327281
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Eternal Priestess is a historical novel set in China during the late Qing dynasty. Written by Bertram Lenox Putnam Weale and published in 1914, it follows the life of a young woman named Hsiao Mei, who is chosen to become a priestess at a young age. As she grows up, she becomes a respected figure in her community and gains the attention of a wealthy and powerful man named Yuen Shih-hsien.Despite the social and cultural barriers that exist between them, Hsiao Mei and Yuen Shih-hsien fall in love and begin a relationship that is both passionate and tumultuous. Their story is set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing China, as the country struggles to modernize and adapt to new ideas and technologies.Throughout the novel, Weale explores themes of tradition, modernity, love, and sacrifice, as Hsiao Mei and Yuen Shih-hsien navigate the complex social and political landscape of their time. The Eternal Priestess is a rich and compelling portrait of a fascinating period in Chinese history, and a powerful story of love and devotion in the face of overwhelming obstacles.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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