As A Chinaman Saw Us: Passages from His Letters to a Friend at Home
A Chinese Immigrant's Insight into America: Letters of Cultural Exchange and StruggleBy Various
Length3h 53m
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In "As A Chinaman Saw Us: Passages from His Letters to a Friend at Home," a collection of letters by an unnamed Chinese observer, readers are presented with a unique perspective on American society during a period of significant cultural exchange in the late 19th century. The letters are marked by a blend of keen observation, humor, and a critical lens, offering insights into social customs, racial dynamics, and the stark contrasts between Eastern and Western ways of life. This literary work engages with broader contexts of colonialism and globalization, providing a rich tapestry of reflections that provoke thought about identity, alienation, and intercultural dialogue. The author, whose identity is cloaked in anonymity, capitalizes on his experiences as a Chinese expatriate in America during a time fraught with prejudice and misunderstanding. His letters serve not only as personal accounts but also as a form of social commentary, reflecting the growing complexities of migration and identity formation amid the backdrop of the Chinese Exclusion Act and evolving Sino-American relations. This book is essential for those interested in postcolonial studies, American cultural history, and intercultural communication. It invites readers to reconsider their understanding of cross-cultural narratives and provides an invaluable voice that humanizes the immigrant experience, making it a compelling read for scholars and casual readers alike.
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GenreHistory
Length3 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
14THE POLITICAL BOSS
2CHAPTER IV: THE AMERICAN WOMAN
15FOOTNOTES:
3CHAPTER V: THE SUPERSTITIONS OF THE AMERICANS
16CHAPTER XII: EDUCATION IN AMERICA
4CHAPTER VI: THE AMERICAN PRESS
17CHAPTER XIII
5CHAPTER VII: THE AMERICAN DOCTOR
18THE ARMY AND NAVY
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6CHAPTER VIII: PECULIARITIES AND MANNERISMS
19FOOTNOTE:
7CHAPTER IX
20CHAPTER XIV: ART IN AMERICA
8LIFE IN WASHINGTON
21CHAPTER XV
9FOOTNOTE:
22THE DARK SIDE OF REPUBLICANISM
10CHAPTER X
23FOOTNOTE:
11THE AMERICAN IN LITERATURE
24CHAPTER XVI: SPORTS AND PASTIMES
12FOOTNOTES:
25CHAPTER XVII: THE CHINAMAN IN AMERICA
13CHAPTER XI
26CHAPTER XVIII: THE RELIGIONS OF THE AMERICANS
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