A Maid Of Japan (1905)

A Maid Of Japan (1905)

Mrs. Hugh Fraser / MrsHugh Fraser

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781436737791
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A Maid of Japan is a novel written by Mrs. Hugh Fraser and published in 1905. The story revolves around a young English woman named Violet Vyse who travels to Japan to become a governess for the children of a wealthy family. Upon arriving, she is introduced to the family’s eldest son, Kenji, who is initially cold and distant towards her. However, as Violet begins to immerse herself in Japanese culture and customs, she gains Kenji’s respect and admiration. The two develop a close friendship that eventually leads to a romantic relationship. The novel explores themes of cultural differences and the clash between traditional Japanese customs and Western influence. It also touches on the struggles of being a foreigner in a new country and the challenges of adapting to a new way of life. Overall, A Maid of Japan is a captivating tale of love, cultural exchange, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of early 20th century Japan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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