The Matsuyama Mirror by Mrs. T. H. James and Eitaku
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"The Matsuyama Mirror" by Mrs. T. H. James and Eitaku is a fairy tale intended for children, likely written in the early 20th century. This enchanting story centers on themes of love and memory as it explores the bond between a mother, her daughter, and the magic of a mirror that reflects the essence of their relationship. The tale begins with a loving couple in a quiet village in Matsuyama, raising their
cherished daughter. When the mother becomes ill, she gives her daughter a mirror with the dying wish that she look into it to keep their connection alive. The daughter faithfully follows her mother’s request, believing she sees her mother’s spirit in the reflection, which matures as she grows into adulthood. Unbeknownst to her, the image she sees is shaped by her own kindness and love, mirroring the beauty of her late mother. The story beautifully illustrates the power of love and memory, showing how a simple object can serve as a symbol of enduring affection and remembrance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Translator | James, T. H., Mrs. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Eitaku, 1843-1890 |
| Uniform Title | Matsuyama kagami. English |
| Title | The Matsuyama Mirror |
| Credits |
Produced by Meredith Bach, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Folklore -- Japan |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30020 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30020-7 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 627 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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