Mrs. Spring Fragrance
Mrs. Spring Fragrance, published in 1912, is the only book by Sui Sin Far, the pen name of Edith Maude Eaton, and is counted as the first collection of fiction by a writer of Chinese descent in North America. Its first half consists of linked stories set among the Chinese communities of Seattle and San Francisco, several of them centered on the clever, Americanized Mrs. Spring Fragrance and her merchant husband; the second half, Tales of Chinese Children, is written for younger readers. Eaton, the daughter of an English father and a Chinese mother, writes about mixed marriages, immigration officials, the smuggling of brides and the misunderstandings between neighbors with sympathy and quiet irony. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Mrs. Spring Fragrance
Mrs. Spring Fragrance by Sui Sin Far can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Mrs. Spring Fragrance online?
Yes. Mrs. Spring Fragrance opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Mrs. Spring Fragrance free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Mrs. Spring Fragrance is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Mrs. Spring Fragrance in the public domain?
Yes. Mrs. Spring Fragrance by Sui Sin Far is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Mrs. Spring Fragrance?
About 4 h 42 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Mrs. Spring Fragrance?
Mrs. Spring Fragrance by Sui Sin Far is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
