The Heart of Hyacinth by Onoto Watanna

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Author Watanna, Onoto, 1875-1954
Illustrator Sano, Kiyokichi
LoC No. 03022524
Title The Heart of Hyacinth
Note Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "The Heart of Hyacinth" by Onoto Watanna is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of Japan, particularly in the beautiful region of Sendai and the picturesque Matsushima Bay, the narrative intertwines themes of cultural identity, personal struggle, and the complexities of cross-cultural relationships. The story begins with Madame Aoi, a Japanese woman who raises her mixed-race son, Komazawa, and their adopted child, Hyacinth, against a backdrop of sociopolitical changes and the influence of Western culture. The opening portion of the book introduces Aoi's life with her son Komazawa and the adopted girl Hyacinth, revealing their daily existence and the challenges they face. Tragedy strikes when Aoi’s English husband dies, leaving her to navigate her identity as a mother and wife in a transforming society. As Komazawa grows, he grapples with his dual heritage, while Hyacinth, who struggles with her own identity, appears to blend the two cultures. Their lives begin to interweave with the arrival of outsiders, setting the stage for tensions that come from cultural differences and expectations. Through poignant illustrations of their relationships, Watanna captures the essence of longing and belonging in an ever-evolving world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Japan -- Fiction
Subject Race relations -- Fiction
Subject Americans -- Japan -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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