{"product_id":"mrs-spring-fragrance-hardcover","title":"Mrs. Spring Fragrance - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSui Sin Far\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFloyd Cheung\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eWanda Chan\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis enhanced special edition includes: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ethoughtful Foreword by Floyd Cheung\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e37 original illustrations by Wanda Chan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNews article reprint of the author discussing her literary journey from 1912\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eand 5 recreated illustrations from the original printing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRediscover a foundational work of Chinese North American literature with \u003cem\u003eMrs. Spring Fragrance\u003c\/em\u003e, the groundbreaking collection by pioneering author Sui Sin Far (the main pseudonym used by Edith Maude Eaton). This book is a series of profound vignettes offering a humanizing portrait of Chinese immigrants in America around the turn of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach story is a testament to Sui Sin Far's powerful storytelling, revealing universal human experiences of love, family, and cultural identity while challenging the stereotypes of her time. The original publication from 1912 was a hard-won victory for the author in the face of immense hardship. This collection remains a vital work of literature that continues to speak to contemporary readers with its celebration of resilience and its enduring message of valuing diverse perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurned Head Books is honored to present this edition of \u003cem\u003eMrs. Spring Fragrance\u003c\/em\u003e, featuring a foreword by eminent scholar Floyd Cheung and new illustrations by artist Wanda Chan. Enjoy Sui Sin Far's legacy of courage and a voice that continues to resonate with powerful truths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in this publication: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal chapter illustrations by artist Wanda Chan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially written Foreword by poet and literary scholar Floyd Cheung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"About the Author\" written by the author herself, in a newspaper article from 1912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 37 short stories from the original 1912 publication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48394103029981,"sku":"9781970882001","price":40.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/GIkziNPGhQ9781970882001.webp?v=1787159718","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/mrs-spring-fragrance-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}