The Tu-Tze's Tower: A Novel (1903)
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ISBN10: 116580963X
ISBN13: 9781165809639
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165809639
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Tu-Tze's Tower is a novel written by Louise Betts Edwards in 1903. The story is set in China and follows the life of a young girl named Tu-Tze. Tu-Tze is the daughter of a wealthy Chinese merchant who is obsessed with his own wealth and status. Despite her father's wishes, Tu-Tze is determined to become educated and make her own way in the world. Tu-Tze's journey takes her to a tower where she studies under a wise old man who teaches her the ways of the world. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named Ming-Yun, who is also studying at the tower. However, their love is forbidden due to their different social statuses. As Tu-Tze continues to learn and grow, she becomes more and more determined to break free from the constraints of her father's expectations and societal norms. She eventually makes a bold move to pursue her dreams and live life on her own terms. The Tu-Tze's Tower is a captivating story of love, determination, and the struggle for self-discovery in a society that values tradition and conformity. It offers a unique glimpse into Chinese culture and traditions, as well as the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated society.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.
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