Project Gutenberg 2000-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 93 Burke, Thomas 1886 1945 Burke, Sydney Thomas The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse "The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse" by Thomas Burke is a collection of poetic prose that captures the life and thoughts of a Chinese shopkeeper in London's Limehouse during the early 20th century. Written in a lyrical style, the book reflects the experiences of an immigrant navigating the complexities of cultural identity, relationships, and the struggles of existence in a foreign land. The book primarily focuses on themes of love, community, and the contrasting aspects of beauty and hardship found within urban life. In this vivid and contemplative work, Quong Lee shares his observations and reflections on everyday interactions, the power of music, and the influence of his surroundings on his emotional state. Each piece serves as a snapshot of his life, touching upon social issues, personal aspirations, and the bittersweet nature of love, particularly in his longing for the beautiful maid with golden curls. The narrative weaves through moments of joy and sorrow, highlighting the dichotomy of his existence between the simplicity of his homeland and the complexities of his current life in Limehouse, ultimately painting a rich tapestry of character and sentiment that resonates deeply with the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 69939 2025-07-01T12:03:45.742283 text/html 69760 2025-01-07T23:25:12.420354 text/html 98633 2025-07-01T12:03:50.782188 application/epub+zip 97536 2025-07-01T12:03:48.360197 application/epub+zip 90187 2025-07-01T12:03:47.324297 application/epub+zip 225123 2025-07-01T12:03:52.340132 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216055 2025-07-01T12:03:50.151170 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186018 2022-09-01T14:05:07.067741 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52665 2025-07-01T12:03:45.521192 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52544 2020-12-31T15:35:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20143 2020-12-31T15:35:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17050 2025-07-01T12:03:52.457222 application/rdf+xml 15121 2025-07-01T12:03:47.801268 image/jpeg 3607 2025-07-01T12:03:47.561201 image/jpeg 96237 2025-07-01T12:03:45.749160 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia