Frances Little

The Lady and Sada San (eBook, ePUB)

A Sequel to the Lady of the Decoration

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Lady and Sada San," Frances Little weaves a captivating narrative that explores the intersection of Eastern and Western cultures through the experiences of an American woman in Japan. The book, marked by its vivid descriptions and rich characterizations, reflects the author's adept use of a first-person perspective, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the protagonist'Äôs emotional journey. Written during the early 20th century, the novel captures the complexities of cultural exchange at a time when Japan was opening its doors to the West, offering insights into social dynamics and gender roles that remain relevant today. Frances Little, a pseudonym for author and journalist, was deeply influenced by her travels in Asia, especially her time in Japan. Her background and experiences as a woman navigating a foreign society informed her writing, enabling her to provide a nuanced portrayal of cross-cultural interactions. Little's commitment to portraying authentic voices and genuine experiences reflects her broader goal of fostering understanding between divergent cultures, marking her work as significant within the context of American expatriate literature. I highly recommend "The Lady and Sada San" to readers interested in themes of cultural identity and transformation. It invites thoughtful reflection on the nature of belonging and the complexities of love across boundaries, making it an essential read for anyone fascinated by historical and relational dynamics in literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066164768
• Artikelnr.: 58757749

Autorenporträt

American author Fannie Caldwell used the alias Frances Little (November 22, 1863 - January 6, 1941). Her first and most successful book, The Lady of the Decoration, was based on her experiences in Hiroshima, Japan, between 1902 and 1907. Judge James Lafayette and Mary Lettia (Middleton) Caldwell gave birth to Fannie Caldwell on November 22, 1863, in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Fannie earned her education at Science Hill Academy. Fannie and her husband, businessman James D. Macaulay, lived at South Fourth Street in Louisville, Kentucky. Before becoming a writer, she taught kindergarten in Louisville from 1899 to 1902, but following her divorce, she traveled abroad and became the "supervisor of normal classes, kindergartens, at Hiroshima, Japan, from 1902 to 1907." During her stay in Japan, Caldwell wrote letters to her niece, Alice Hegan Rice. Rice decided to convert the letters into a book after eliminating any personal information. Caldwell's most successful book, The Lady of the Decoration, was released in New York City in 1906. Rice invented the alias Frances Little by reversing Caldwell's nickname "Little Fan." Caldwell's students inspired the title, referring to her as the "Lady of the Decoration" whenever she "pinned on her little enameled watch." The work takes place between 1901 and 1905 and is written in the form of letters home to a female friend or sister; it is unclear which.