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Description
The Voice of the Valley is a novel written by Japanese author Yone Noguchi and first published in 1897. The book tells the story of a young Japanese woman named Yoneko who falls in love with an American missionary named David. The novel explores themes of cultural clash, identity, and love in the context of the changing landscape of Japan in the late 19th century.The story begins with Yoneko, a young woman from a rural village in Japan, who is sent to live with her aunt in Yokohama. There, she meets David, a young American missionary who is working to spread Christianity in Japan. Despite their different backgrounds and beliefs, Yoneko and David fall in love and begin a relationship.However, their relationship is complicated by the cultural differences between them and the disapproval of their families and communities. Yoneko struggles with her identity as a Japanese woman who is in love with an American man and the pressure to conform to traditional gender roles and societal expectations.As Yoneko and David navigate their relationship and the challenges that come with it, they are also confronted with the changing political and social landscape of Japan. The novel explores the tension between traditional Japanese culture and the influence of Western ideas and values.Overall, The Voice of the Valley is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexity of cross-cultural relationships and the forces that shape our identities and beliefs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Auteur(s) :
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 52
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781168714770
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre relié
- Format numérique:
- Genaaid
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 249 g
