Orsinian Tales by Ursula Le Guin

Orsinian Tales by Ursula Le Guin

The Wooing of Wistaria follows the life of a vicarious and bubbly young Japanese woman, Lady Wistaria. Beginning with her presentation to high society, Wistaria reflects on her experience meeting the court. Accompanied by her aunt, who was her guardian, Wistaria visits the capitol city for the first time, enamored by the sights. She enters the court knowing all that was expected of her. The court is in awe of her beauty, but when Wistaria makes a small mistake, she is immediately shamed. Though Wistaria is kind, beautiful, and full of personality, she is consistently judged throughout her life for her qualities that conflict with society's standards. This is especially evident in her relationship to her father, who is a stoic and harsh man. Dedicated to upholding the social expectations and etiquette, Wistaria's father is tough on her, and despite her reflections, Wistaria never really understands why.

Through the depiction of Lady Wistaria's life, The Wooing of Wistaria by Onoto Watanna provides representation of Asian heritage and aspects of 20th century Japanese society, allowing readers a privileged perspective into the culture. Featuring beautiful and detailed descriptions of Japanese landscapes, the physical environment of Japan is represented as vividly as the cultural and social atmosphere. With themes of gender and sexuality, The Wooing of Wistaria is thought-provoking and enlightening on the constructs of Asian femininity. Through the characterization of Lady Wistaria, The Wooing of Wistaria portrays a bright and cheery young woman who does not fit the role she is expected to fill.

First published in the early years of the 20th century, The Wooing of Wistaria by Onoto Watanna has rarely been in print since its original publication. This special edition features a stunning cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font. With these accommodations, this edition caters to contemporary readers by restoring the novel to modern standards while preserving the original intricacy of Onoto Watanna's work.

Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) is the author of over sixty novels, short fiction works, translations, and volumes of poetry. She is known mostly for her works of science fiction and fantasy, including the acclaimed novels The Left Hand of Darkness, and The Dispossessed. Le Guin is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, and her books continue to sell millions of copies worldwide. The documentary Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin, directed by Arwen Curry, was released theatrically in 2018, and a biography of Le Guin's life and work, by Julie Phillips, is forthcoming.

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ISBN 13	9780060763435
ISBN 10	0060763434
Titel	Orsinian Tales
Autor	Ursula Le Guin
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Erscheinungsjahr	2004-12-14
Seitenanzahl	240
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.