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The Purple Sea Or More Splashes of Chinese Color

The Purple Sea Or More Splashes of Chinese Color

Owen, Frank

Paperback

Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesChina

ISBN10: 1162609753
ISBN13: 9781162609751
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.35 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Purple Sea Or More Splashes of Chinese Color is a book written by Frank Owen that provides a vivid and detailed account of his experiences in China during the early 20th century. The book is a sequel to Owen's earlier work The Yellow Sea and continues to explore the rich culture, history, and people of China.Through his writing, Owen takes the reader on a journey through the bustling streets of Shanghai, the ancient temples of Beijing, and the remote villages of rural China. He shares his encounters with Chinese customs, traditions, and beliefs, and provides a unique perspective on the country's political and social landscape.The book is filled with colorful descriptions of Chinese art, literature, and cuisine, as well as the natural beauty of the country's landscapes. Owen also delves into the complex relationships between China and the Western world, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by these interactions.Overall, The Purple Sea Or More Splashes of Chinese Color is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in Chinese culture and history, as well as those interested in exploring the complexities of international relations in the early 20th century.1930. Found in this work are various short stories of Chinese origin, which will delight and endear the reader. Contents: Golden Hour of Kwoh Fan; Purple Sea; Silent Trees; Lantern Maker; Gobi Interlude; Perfumes of Chow Wan; Quaint Manuscript of Wu Wang; Rice Merchant; Love Letters of a Little House; Tinkle of the Camel's Bell; Old Man Who Swept the Sky.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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