Yodogima: In Feudalistic Japan by I. William Adams
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"Yodogima: In Feudalistic Japan" by I. William Adams is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book unfolds during a turbulent time in Japan's history, marked by the ambitions of various daimyos and the struggle for power following the death of the legendary figure Nobunaga. The narrative centers around the character Shibata, his daughter Yodogima, and the various factions vying for control in the chaotic feudal landscape, including significant
cultural roles for women and themes of loyalty and ambition. The opening portion of the novel introduces a period of strife in feudal Japan as Shibata grapples with his newfound power following the death of his lord. The narrative begins with Shibata contemplating his ambitions while his daughter Yodogima reflects on her own place in a world subject to her father’s authority and societal expectations. As forces come together for Shibata's upcoming military actions and political maneuvering, the dynamics of loyalty and love begin to intertwine, particularly as Yodogima faces pressures from various suitors, including the ambitious Hideyoshi. The first chapter effectively sets up the intrigue and conflicts that will challenge the characters, both in terms of personal relationships and the overarching quest for power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Adams, I. William |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11020311 |
| Title | Yodogima: In Feudalistic Japan |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Japan -- History -- To 1868 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62919 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62919-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 430 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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