A daughter of the Samurai by Etsuko Sugimoto
"A Daughter of the Samurai" by Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto is a memoir, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative recounts the author's experiences growing up as a girl in a traditional samurai family in Japan, as well as her journey to America, highlighting the cultural contrasts between her Japanese heritage and her new life. The book offers insights into the customs and societal norms of feudal Japan, particularly focusing on
the challenges and transformations faced by women during this time. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Sugimoto's reflections on her childhood winters in Echigo, where she experienced long snowfall, family traditions, and preparations for the harsh winter months. It captures the warmth and complexity of her home life, detailing interactions with family members and the household staff, revealing its close-knit nature. As the narrative progresses, the author introduces her family's history and the weight of samurai legacy, hinting at both the nostalgia for the past and the changes brought by modernization. The beginning paints a vivid picture of Sugimoto's upbringing, inviting readers to explore the intersection of her identity as a samurai and her evolving understanding of the world as she transitions into American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sugimoto, Etsuko, 1873-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | A daughter of the Samurai |
| Original Publication | United States: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1925. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Daughter_of_the_Samurai |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Autobiographies |
| Subject | Japan -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Immigrants -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Sugimoto, Etsuko, 1873-1950 |
| Subject | Japanese -- Ohio -- Cincinnati -- Biography |
| Subject | Women -- Japan -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70766 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 23, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 266 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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