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100 1 _aMiln, Louise Jordan,
_d1864-1933
245 1 0 _aMr. Wu :
_bBased on the Play "Mr. Wu" by H. M. Vernon and Harold Owen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-12-04
508 _aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Mr. Wu" by Louise Jordan Miln is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Wu Li Chang, a young Chinese boy of royal descent, and his unique experiences growing up under the care of his grandfather, the mandarin Wu Ching Yu, amidst the tensions between Eastern and Western cultures. The narrative explores themes of tradition, identity, and the clash of civilizations as the boy is raised to serve China while being prepared for a future in England. The opening of "Mr. Wu" introduces the dynamic between the two Wus, highlighting the strict yet loving relationship between the grandfather and his grandson. As the story unfolds, little Wu grapples with the implications of his upcoming arranged marriage and the expectations that come with his heritage. The grandfather's resolve to send the boy to England for education reflects a broader picture of Chinese society at the time, facing the impact of Western influence. The tone is rich with cultural significance, as it juxtaposes the traditional aspects of Chinese life with the impending changes brought about by globalization and imperialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: A. L. Burt Company, 1920
653 _aFathers and daughters -- Fiction
653 _aIllegitimate children -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- China -- Fiction
700 1 _aOwen, Harold,
_d1872-1930
700 1 _aVernon, Harry M.,
_d1878-1942
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66877
999 _c107699
_d107699