Sui Sin Far

"One of the first works of fiction published by a Chinese-American author, this collection of 17 short stories offers a revealing look at life in San Francisco's Chinatown during the early 20th century. Deceptively simple tales of family life offer deeper reflections on the tensions that arise in the course of cultural assimilation"--

Mrs. Spring Fragrance

Este segundo volume de Sra. Fragrância Primaveril foi pensado pela autora como um adendo de contos destinados aos chamados "celestiais" ou seja, as crianças chinesas. Em contraste com os contos adultos, estes têm como pilares crianças protagonistas e temas infantis. A moral e a ética chinesas se apresentam já na tenra idade, seja pelo exemplo dos mais velhos, seja pela inocência e honestidade dos pequenos. De todo modo, as questões temáticas mais profundas da obra de Sui Sin Far continuam a ser abordadas: o preconceito para com os imigrantes, as mazelas sociais que um mestiço precisa enfrentar, o machismo, o respeito às tradições, a adaptação a um país completamente diferente, a preservação dos costumes por meio da vida em uma comunidade quase fechada, as Chinatowns. Como preservar sua cultura original e ao mesmo tempo se integrar a uma nova sociedade? É possível a uma criança chinesa nascida na América abraçar duas realidades tão diferentes: dentro e fora de casa? Edith Maude Eaton (1867-1914) foi uma das precursoras do multiculturalismo com sua obra Sra. Fragrância Primaveril, sob o pseudônimo de Sui Sin Far. Ela mesma era filha de pai americano e mãe chinesa, é considerada a primeira descendente a escrever sobre a condição sociocultural dos imigrantes chineses na América. Nessa coleção de contos publicados originalmente em dezenas de revistas e compilados em 1912, Sui Sin Far analisa de maneira delicada e real as mazelas da convergência de dois povos tão diferentes na região da Califórnia. Título original: Mrs. Spring Fragrance (1912)

Contos de Crianças Chinesas

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Kate Chopin

Willa Cather

Susan Glaspell

Sarah Orne Jewett

Catharine Maria Sedgwick

Mary Austin

Zitkala Ša

Harriet E. Prescott Spofford

Mujeres que reclaman su derecho a trabajar en un mundo de hombres, valientes guerreras indias, forajidas del Oeste americano, inmigrantes sin pelos en la lengua, heroínas atrapadas en tenebrosos bosques... Estas son algunas de las protagonistas de La nueva mujer: relatos de escritoras estadounidenses del siglo XIX. Las autoras elegidas por Gloria Fortún para esta antología —mujeres de vanguardia que desafiaron con la pluma y el papel las convenciones sociales— son el símbolo de los anhelos y luchas de una época que asistió al surgimiento del empoderamiento femenino. La nueva mujer reúne a diez escritoras que, después de haberse forjado una carrera a la sombra de un canon literario eminentemente masculino, brillan ahora con más fuerza que nunca gracias a la riqueza y diversidad de unos relatos que reflejan desde múltiples perspectivas la realidad de la condición femenina en un tiempo marcado por profundas transformaciones políticas y sociales. Kate Chopin, Willa Cather, Sarah Orne Jewett, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Sui Sin Far, Zitkala-Ša, Susan Glaspell, Harriet E. Prescott Spofford, Catharine Maria Sedgwick y Mary Austin son las diez escritoras que forman parte de un libro imprescindible para comprender el nacimiento de la "nueva mujer" en Estados Unidos durante el siglo XIX. Esta edición incluye un estudio crítico escrito por Gloria Fortún que ayuda a contextualizar la obra de cada una de las autoras seleccionadas.

Relatos de escritoras estadounidenses del siglo XIX

La nueva mujer

Empatia. Esta é a principal palavra para obra de Sui Sin Far, pseudônimo de Edith Maude Eaton (1867-1914). Nela, a autora retrata a vida dos imigrantes chineses durante o período da Chinese Exclusion Act (Lei de Exclusão dos Chineses), que, em 1882, proibiu a entrada de trabalhadores chineses nos Estados Unidos e atribuiu pela primeira vez ao poder federal daquele país a capacidade de definir a política migratória nacional — essa proibição vigorou até 1943. Foi exatamente nesse período que Sui Sun Far produziu uma obra onde esse grupo de imigrantes é apresentado em toda sua complexidade e em meio às mais diversas tensões raciais, religiosas e socioeconômicas. Os chineses desse romance são uma força necessária à economia local, mas ao mesmo tempo sofrem preconceito por seus costumes e origem. Suas tradições chocam-se com as da sociedade progressista californiana. Assim, Sui Sin Far aborda as diferenças culturais, de gênero, as lutas sociais e, surpreendentemente, aponta e ilumina recantos da alma humana além das diferenças físicas. Temas como a opressão feminina, a exploração sexual, o homossexualidade e outros, polêmicos até hoje, já se fazem presentes em seu trabalho. Um fluxo migratório em grande escala, como foi o dos chineses nos Estados Unidos entre o final do século 19 e começo do 20, muita vez pode resultar em um confrontamento entre culturas e classes sociais. Há chineses pobres discriminados por chineses ricos, mulheres chinesas oprimidas por maridos chineses tradicionalistas, homens brancos casados com mulheres chinesas e vice-versa, crianças mestiças cujo preconceito já está reservado para o futuro. A bondade e a crueldade não são predicados de uma ou outra etnia: o ser humano, em seu âmago, é igual em suas virtudes e falhas. De maneira sublime somos apresentados ao modo de pensar e agir de uma outra cultura. A maneira gentil, humana e inteligente como a Sra. Fragrância Primaveril contorna problemas de parentes e amigos é um exemplo da sutileza oriental em face à rudeza ocidental. Edith Maude Eaton foi uma das precursoras do multiculturalismo com sua obra Sra. Fragrância Primaveril. Ela mesma era filha de pai americano e mãe chinesa. Por isso, é considerada a primeira descendente a escrever sobre a condição sociocultural dos imigrantes chineses na América. Nessa coleção de contos publicados originalmente em dezenas de revistas e compilados em 1912, Sui Sin Far analisa de maneira delicada e real as mazelas da convergência de dois povos tão diferentes na região da Califórnia. Título original: Mrs. Spring Fragrance (1912)

Sra. Fragrância Primaveril

A Collection of Chinese-American Short Stories

Mrs. Spring Fragrance was a popular short story collection by Sui Sin Far, pen name of Chinese-British-Canadian-American writer Edith Maude Eaton. The work is notable for being the earliest book of fiction published in the United States by an author of mixed Chinese and white descent. Although the stories in the collection were written in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they were not compiled into a single book until 1912. The original publisher was A. C. McClurg and Company of Chicago. A new scholarly edition of the book, based on the McClurg edition, was released in October 2011 by Broadview Press. The stories are divided into two halves, "Mrs. Spring Fragrance" for adults, and "Tales of Chinese Children" for children. Set in Seattle and San Francisco, they reflect the struggles and joys in the daily lives of Chinese families in North America. Particularly poignant are the stories delineating the cultural conflicts of Eurasians and recent immigrants. In "In the Land of the Free", Eaton shows the suffering inflicted by discriminatory immigration laws.

Chinese American Experience

Mrs. Spring Fragrance and Other Writings

A rediscovered classic of linked short stories set in San Francisco’s Chinatown, by the first published Asian American fiction writer—with an introduction by C Pam Zhang, bestselling author of How Much of These Hills Is Gold In this rediscovered classic of linked short stories set in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Sui Sin Far portrays Chinese immigrants as they fall in love, encounter racism, and wrestle with their new Americanized identities—decades before writers like Maxine Hong Kingston and Amy Tan. By turns tender and dramatic, Mrs. Spring Fragrance tells of the Chinese women and men as they confront prejudice and forced detention; choose to assimilate or stay true to their cultural heritage; meet both kind and predatory Americans; and find love, purpose, and understanding in their new home. These stories are windows into the lives of everyday people in an unforgiving city, who find solidarity and hope in the most unexpected places. The Modern Library Torchbearers series features women who wrote on their own terms, with boldness, creativity, and a spirit of resistance.

and Other Writings

Excerpt from Mrs. Spring Fragrance Fragrance pressed the little the depths of his pocket. Ng man came out of the back door of Spring Fragrance's left. In Yuen house was at his right. (1 evening, said the young man. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Mrs. Spring Fragrance (Classic Reprint)

"Mrs. Spring Fragrance" by Sui Sin Far. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Mrs. Spring Fragrance is a series of profound vignettes that showcase Sui Sin Far's [Edith Maude Eaton's] powerful storytelling. This collection of stories offers distinct glimpses into the lives of Chinese immigrants in America at the turn of the 19th century. Each narrative stands on its own, from the title story featuring the clever Mrs. Spring Fragrance to the other tales in the compilation. They reveal the universal human experiences of love, family, and cultural identity while showcasing the specific challenges of navigating different societal worlds. Sui Sin Far challenged prevailing stereotypes and presented her characters with a dignity and depth that was scarce for the time. Over a century later, Mrs. Spring Fragrance is a vital work of literature that continues to speak to contemporary readers. This edition has a foreword written by poet and literary professor, Floyd Cheung specifically for this publication, 37 unique illustrations from the artist Wanda Chan, reinterpretations from the publisher of 5 illustrations from the original publication from 1912, and an "About the Author" written in the author's own voice from a 1912 news article, where the author talks of her own life and literary journey.

Inspired by the author’s experience living among Chinese Americans in the United States, The Collected Writings of Sui Sin Far highlights stories of prejudice, perseverance, and the soul of a proud and vibrant community. Characterized by her wisdom and cross-cultural knowledge, Mrs. Spring Fragrance is one of Sui Sin Far’s most beloved characters and can be found throughout the collection of stories. “In the Land of the Free” is a powerful story inside this collection on a Chinese immigrant who is separated from her young son due to insufficient paperwork. Exploring the struggles of this woman to reclaim her son, discrimination and hardships faced by Chinese Americans due to the Chinese Exclusion Act are exposed, illuminating the restrictive immigration policies which continue in modern America. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this Mint Editions version of The Collected Writings of Sui Sin Far is a classic of Chinese American literature reimagined for modern readers.

The Collected Writings of Sui Sin Far

Mrs. Spring Fragrance (1912) is a collection of short stories by Sui Sin Far. Inspired by her experience living among Chinese Americans in San Francisco and Seattle, Mrs. Spring Fragrance is considered one of the earliest works of fiction published in the United States by a woman of Chinese heritage. In “The Inferior Woman,” Mrs. Spring Fragrance encounters her neighbors, the Carmans, as they try to find someone to marry their son. While Mrs. Carman wants him to marry into a family of higher social standing, her son is in love with a local girl who works as a legal secretary. Known by Mrs. Carman as the “Inferior Woman,” she has risen through hard work and perseverance to achieve her position at the law firm. Sympathetic toward her neighbor’s son, Mrs. Spring Fragrance advocates on his behalf. “In the Land of the Free” is the story of a Chinese immigrant who is separated from her young son upon arrival due to insufficient paperwork. Exploring the struggles of this woman to reclaim her son, Sui Sin Far exposes the discrimination and hardships faced by Chinese Americans due to the Chinese Exclusion Act, illuminating the byzantine and restrictive immigration policies which sadly continue under a different guise in modern America. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Sui Sin Far’s Mrs. Spring Fragrance is a classic of Chinese American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Stories from the turn of the century recounting the experiences of a Chinese immigrant woman who becomes Americanized and of the spouses and children in mixed marriages are accompanied by essays on related themes

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