“Our words had to be circumspect. We could not write anything too negative about our circumstances. This was tricky, since the very form of a married woman's letter needed to include the usual complaints -- that we were pathetic, powerless, worked to the bone, homesick, and sad. We were supposed to speak directly about our feelings without appearing ungrateful, no-account, or unfilial.”
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
This novel delves into the intricate relationships and cultural nuances of 19th-century China through the lives of two women, Lily and Snow Flower. The story is centered around their membership in a secret society that uses a unique form of communication, known as 'women's writing', to share their thoughts and feelings. The narrative weaves through their lives, revealing the challenges and triumphs they face in a society that values their roles as daughters, wives, and mothers. more
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