The Lotus Lantern (1911)

The Lotus Lantern is a novel written by Mary Imlay Taylor and published in 1911. The book is set in China and tells the story of a young girl named Lotus who is sold into slavery by her father. Lotus is taken in by a kind woman named Mrs. Ting, who teaches her about Buddhism and helps her to become a skilled embroiderer.As Lotus grows older, she falls in love with a young man named Chang, who is also a Buddhist. However, their love is forbidden by Chang's family, who are followers of Confucianism. Despite the challenges they face, Lotus and Chang remain devoted to each other and continue to practice Buddhism.The novel explores themes of love, religion, and social class in traditional Chinese society. It also highlights the struggles faced by women and slaves during this time period. The Lotus Lantern is a timeless classic that continues to be read and appreciated by readers around the world.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.