Kimiko, and Other Japanese Sketches by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of stories that shows what life was like in Japan in the 1800s. The book is mostly about women, especially geishas, and looks at their feelings and the tough choices they face. The main story is about Kimiko, a geisha who is good at her job and loved by many, but she also struggles with who she really is. The stories show how beautiful and also how difficult life can be in Japan, with lots of focus on love, giving things up for others, and trying to find happiness. It is an emotional look at Japanese traditions and the idea of wanting something that you can't have.
Kimiko, and Other Japanese Sketches
By Lafcadio Hearn
In a world of beauty and tradition, a captivating geisha navigates love and duty, revealing the hidden struggles of women in old Japan.
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About the AuthorYakumo Koizumi , born Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was a writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West. His writings offered unprecedented insight into Japanese culture, especially his collections of legends and ghost stories, such as Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things. Before moving to Japan and becoming a Japanese citizen, he worked as a journalist in the United States, primarily in Cincinnati and New Orleans. His writings about New Orleans, based on his decade-long stay there, are also well-known.
Yakumo Koizumi , born Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was a writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West. His writings offered unprecedented insight into Japanese culture, especially his collections of legends and ghost stories, such as Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things. Before moving to Japan and becoming a Japanese citizen, he worked as a journalist in the United States, primarily in Cincinnati and New Orleans. His writings about New Orleans, based on his decade-long stay there, are also well-known.
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