Mrs. Spring Fragrance

Sui Sin Far, 1865-1914

About this book

"Mrs. Spring Fragrance" by Sui Sin Far is a short story collection published in 1912. The first book of fiction published in the United States by an author of mixed Chinese and white descent, it presents stories of Chinese families navigating life in Seattle and San Francisco. Divided between adult tales and children's stories, the collection explores cultural conflicts faced by Eurasians and immigrants, including the pain caused by discriminatory immigration laws and the challenges of maintaining identity across generations.

Notes

Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mrs._Spring_Fragrance

Author

Sui Sin Far, 1865-1914

Reading level

A2 · Elementary

Language

English