The Poison of polygamy : a social novel / Wong Shee Ping, translated by Ely Finch.
The Poison of polygamy : a social novel / Wong Shee Ping, translated by Ely Finch.
The Poison of polygamy : a social novel / Wong Shee Ping, translated by Ely Finch.
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Publisher
University of Sydney, N.S.W. : Sydney University Press, 2019.
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Language
English
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Physical content
1 online resource : black & white illustrations, black & white portraits, maps.
Content type
text
Media type
computer
Carrier type
online resource
Publication information
Publisher
University of Sydney, N.S.W. : Sydney University Press, 2019.
Place of Publication
New South Wales
Date Published
2019.
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Subjects
Subject Keywords
- Australian
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Summary
"Serialised in 1909-1910, The Poison of Polygamy is a rare gem of Australian literature. The first novel of the Chinese-Australian experience, it follows the fortunes of a young man who leaves his wife behind in southern China to seek his fortunes in the Victorian goldfields. In a rollercoaster tale of blackmail, murder and betrayal, he encounters...
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Full title
The Poison of polygamy : a social novel / Wong Shee Ping, translated by Ely Finch.
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Notes
General note
China and the West in the modern world
Historical introduction: Mei-fen Kuo and Michael Williams.
Includes bibliographical references.
Additional physical form availability note
Also available in print.
Original version note
The Chinese times = Meilibin bu ai guo bao Originally serialised anonymously in 53 instalments in 'The Chinese Times' newspaper between 1909-1910.
Language note
In Literary Chinese and English.
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Related resource (online)
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74VKawLQbzLX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKawLQbzLX
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ISBN
9781743326022 PDF
DDC
895.1
MMS ID
991024283819602626
How to access this item
National edeposit: Onsite at State Library of New South Wales
