Civilization: Tales of the Orient by Ellen N. La Motte
QR code
"Civilization: Tales of the Orient" by Ellen N. La Motte is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives explore the lives of several characters against the backdrop of colonial Shanghai and its complexities, including themes of identity, cultural conflict, and personal longing. Each story delves into the interactions and struggles faced by both foreigners and locals, showcasing the stark realities of life in this bustling port
city. The opening of the collection introduces a young Englishman named Rogers who arrives in Shanghai, feeling out of place and longing for a sense of normalcy. Distressed by the crude pleasures and rough company found on the China Coast, he chooses to lead a solitary and cautious life instead. Ultimately, in his quest for companionship, he engages in a practical arrangement with a Chinese girl, which raises questions about societal norms and personal ethics. This introductory section sets the stage for deeper explorations of cultural and relational dynamics that are likely to unfold in subsequent tales within this provocative collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | La Motte, Ellen N. (Ellen Newbold), 1873-1961 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19006867 |
| Title | Civilization: Tales of the Orient |
| Contents | The yellow streak -- On the heights -- Homesick -- Civilization -- Misunderstanding -- Prisoners -- Canterbury chimes -- Under a wineglass -- Cholera -- Cosmic justice. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Garcia and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net/) from page images generously made available by the Kentuckiana Digital Library (kdl.kyvl.org/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | East and West -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19916 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19916-0 |
| Release Date | Nov 24, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 205 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!