Mr. Wu (1918)

Mr. Wu is a novel written by Louise Jordan Miln and first published in 1918. The story is set in China and follows the life of a wealthy and respected Chinese businessman named Mr. Wu. He is a traditional man who adheres to the strict social customs of his culture and is deeply devoted to his family.The plot revolves around Mr. Wu's daughter, Mei-ling, who falls in love with a young American man named Donald. Mr. Wu is initially opposed to the relationship due to his distrust of foreigners and his strong belief in arranged marriages. However, as Mei-ling's relationship with Donald deepens and she becomes more determined to marry him, Mr. Wu is forced to confront his own prejudices and reconsider his beliefs.The novel explores themes of cultural clash, tradition versus modernity, and the struggle between individual desires and family expectations. It also offers a fascinating glimpse into Chinese society and customs during the early 20th century.Overall, Mr. Wu is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the clash of cultures and the challenges of navigating family expectations and individual desires.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.