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My Chinese Marriage

My Chinese Marriage

Written by: Mae Franking Katherine Anne Porter
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In the midst of World War I, Mae Watkins, a University of Michigan student, finds herself unexpectedly swept off her feet by a Chinese international law student. Defying societal norms, the couple bravely decides to marry and navigate an uncertain future together. After relocating to Shanghai, Mae reveals her exceptional talent for observing and articulating the nuances of a foreign culture. She shares vivid descriptions of Chinese fashion and cuisine, while also delving into complex customs like foot binding and widow suicide, all with a deep sense of compassion for her Chinese family, both past and present. Although the original manuscript was lost, this poignant narrative, ghostwritten by Katherine Anne Porter, first emerged in serialized form in 1920 and has since been republished. - Summary by Danielle CartwrightCopyright Biographies 2.0 Social Sciences World
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