A Rhapsody on Japan and Other Stories

Winnifred Eaton, a Canadian author of Chinese-British descent, navigated her creative journey under the pseudonym Onoto Watanna. Born in Montreal after her family emigrated from England, she faced economic hardships within a large family of 14 children. Despite these challenges, her upbringing was intellectually rich, fostering literary talent in her and her sister, Edith Maude Eaton, who wrote under Sui Sin Far, focusing on the experiences of impoverished Chinese immigrants. Eaton's dual identity and literary contributions highlight her unique perspective in early 20th-century literature.