Mrs. Spring Fragrance

This enhanced special edition includes:

• thoughtful Foreword by Floyd Cheung
• 37 original illustrations by Wanda Chan
• News article reprint of the author discussing her literary journey from 1912
• and 5 recreated illustrations from the original printing

Rediscover a foundational work of Chinese North American literature with Mrs. Spring Fragrance, the groundbreaking collection by pioneering author Sui Sin Far (the main pseudonym used by Edith Maude Eaton). This book is a series of profound vignettes offering a humanizing portrait of Chinese immigrants in America around the turn of the 19th century.

Each story is a testament to Sui Sin Far’s powerful storytelling, revealing universal human experiences of love, family, and cultural identity while challenging the stereotypes of her time. The original publication from 1912 was a hard-won victory for the author in the face of immense hardship. This collection remains a vital work of literature that continues to speak to contemporary readers with its celebration of resilience and its enduring message of valuing diverse perspectives.

Turned Head Books is honored to present this edition of Mrs. Spring Fragrance, featuring a foreword by eminent scholar Floyd Cheung and new illustrations by artist Wanda Chan. Enjoy Sui Sin Far’s legacy of courage and a voice that continues to resonate with powerful truths.

Included in this publication:

1. Original chapter illustrations by artist Wanda Chan
2. Specially written Foreword by poet and literary scholar Floyd Cheung
3. ＂About the Author＂ written by the author herself, in a newspaper article from 1912
4. All 37 short stories from the original 1912 publication