The Diary of Delia
Being a Veracious Chronicle of the Kitchen, with Some Side-Lights on the ParlourBy Onoto Watanna
Length3h 9m
About this audiobook
In "The Diary of Delia," Onoto Watanna presents an evocative narrative through the intimate letters of its protagonist, Delia. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel artfully explores themes of identity, cultural conflict, and the quest for selfhood amid the societal expectations of the time. Watanna deftly employs a personal writing style that captures the nuances of Delia'Äôs emotional landscape while also reflecting broader societal issues, offering a poignant commentary on the duality of the Asian American experience. Onoto Watanna, born Winnifred Eaton, was a pioneering figure in early Asian American literature, drawing from her mixed heritage to illuminate the struggles of women at the intersection of different cultures. Her own life experiences as a Japanese-Canadian woman in a predominantly Western society enriched her understanding of cultural displacement and contributed to her desire to give voice to marginalized perspectives. Watanna's literary oeuvre often blurs ethnic boundaries, allowing her to craft narratives that resonate with authenticity and depth. Readers will find "The Diary of Delia" to be a compelling exploration of self and society that amalgamates cultural insights with a heartfelt narrative. This work is recommended for anyone interested in the complexities of identity, the experience of immigrant women, and the transformative power of personal storytelling.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length3 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
16CHAPTER XVI A WEEK LATER
2CHAPTER II NEXT DAY
17CHAPTER XVII ANOTHER DAY
3CHAPTER III THE TWENTY-FOURTH
18CHAPTER XVIII TWO DAYS LATER
4CHAPTER IV THE FOLLOWING DAY AT MINNIE CARNAVAN’S HOUSE
19CHAPTER XIX NEXT DAY
5CHAPTER V FOLLOWING DAY
20CHAPTER XX A WEEK LATER
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6CHAPTER VI TWO WEEKS LATER
21CHAPTER XXI FOLLOWING DAY
7CHAPTER VII TWO WEEKS LATER.
22CHAPTER XXII NEXT DAY
8CHAPTER VIII A FEW DAYS LATER
23CHAPTER XXIII NEXT DAY
9CHAPTER IX ANOTHER DAY
24CHAPTER XXIV NEXT DAY
10CHAPTER X THE NEXT DAY
25CHAPTER XXV TEN DAYS LATER
11CHAPTER XI NEXT DAY
26CHAPTER XXVI A WEEK LATER
12CHAPTER XII A WEEK LATER
27CHAPTER XXVII THE NEXT DAY
13CHAPTER XIII ANOTHER DAY
28CHAPTER XXVIII NEXT DAY
14CHAPTER XIV ANOTHER DAY
29CHAPTER XXIX ANOTHER DAY
15CHAPTER XV ANOTHER DAY
30CHAPTER XXX A WEEK LATER
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