The Wooing Of Wistaria (1902)

The Wooing of Wistaria is a novel written by Onoto Watanna, originally published in 1902. The story is set in San Francisco and follows the life of a young Japanese woman named Wistaria, who is brought up in a traditional Japanese household. However, she is deeply influenced by the Western culture and longs to be a part of it.Wistaria comes across a wealthy American man named Anthony Kendall, who is smitten by her beauty and grace. The two fall in love, but their relationship is met with disapproval from both sides due to cultural differences and societal expectations.As the story progresses, Wistaria faces several challenges, including her father's disapproval of her relationship with Anthony, and her own conflicted feelings about her identity and cultural roots.The novel explores themes of cultural identity, love, and the clash between traditional and modern values. It offers a unique perspective on the experiences of Japanese immigrants in America during the early 20th century.Overall, The Wooing of Wistaria is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into the complexities of cross-cultural relationships and the struggles of those caught between two worlds.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.