The Wooing Of Wistaria (1902)

The Wooing of Wistaria is a novel written by Onoto Watanna in 1902. The story is set in Japan and follows the life of a young woman named Wistaria, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Wistaria is a strong-willed and independent woman, who is not interested in getting married. However, her father wants her to marry a wealthy man named Baron Kentaro, who is also interested in her.Despite her initial reluctance, Wistaria begins to fall in love with Baron Kentaro, who is charming and handsome. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Wistaria is also attracted to a young artist named Graydon, who is visiting Japan from America. As Wistaria struggles to choose between the two men, she must also deal with the disapproval of her father and the social expectations of her society.The Wooing of Wistaria explores themes of love, duty, and tradition, as well as the clash between Western and Eastern cultures. The novel is notable for its depiction of a strong female protagonist who defies societal norms and expectations. The book was well-received upon its publication and has since become a classic of early 20th-century literature.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.