Excerpt from At the Emperor's Wish: A Tale of the New Japan
It is called Lower Timber Street, the Upper end being down in the city where once the stout castle of the Lord of the Clan was the center of all the life of the place. But the name is falsely descriptive, for it leads straight up to the beautiful hills, and ends abruptly in a sheer climb to the top of the.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the enchanting countryside of Japan as seen through the eyes of Kudo O-Mitsu, a gentle and spirited young woman. Her world is irrevocably altered when she faces an arranged marriage proposal, a custom deeply rooted in Japanese tradition. As O-Mitsu grapples with conflicting emotions and societal expectations, the author deftly explores the profound cultural shifts taking place in Meiji-era Japan. Against the backdrop of stunning natural beauty, this evocative novel delves into themes of personal agency, filial piety, and the clash between tradition and modernity, offering a poignant and illuminating glimpse into the heart of a nation in transition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330955093_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330955093
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