Japanilainen satakieli by Onoto Watanna
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"Japanilainen satakieli" by Onoto Watanna is a romantic novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in Japan and revolves around the main characters, Jack Bigelow, an American, and Yuki, a young Japanese woman, exploring themes of cultural clash, love, and societal expectations. The narrative dives into their budding relationship as they navigate the complexities of their differing backgrounds. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to
a picturesque evening on a small island where Japanese revelers are celebrating under the full moon. Amidst the festivities, a sacred dance unfolds, performed by a mysterious young woman who captures the attention of American theater agent Jack Bigelow. He is enchanted by her talents and beauty, and despite her reluctance due to her modest birthplace, she expresses a desire to marry him. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for the ensuing romance and conflicts, setting the stage for the intertwining of Eastern and Western cultures as their relationship develops amidst societal expectations and personal aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Watanna, Onoto, 1875-1954 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Alpi, Eero, 1885-1933 |
| Uniform Title | A Japanese nightingale. Finnish |
| Title | Japanilainen satakieli |
| Credits | Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Japan -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62567 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62567-6 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 370 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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