"A Fantasy of Far Japan; Or, Summer Dream Dialogues" by Kencho Suematsu presents a captivating series of dialogues that seek to illuminate Japanese culture and values for a Western audience at the beginning of the 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, the narrative unfolds through conversations at a Parisian salon, where a Japanese man engages the Duchess of Fairfield and others in discussions spanning Japanese customs, literature, and perspectives on war. Woven with personal stories and samurai tales, the dialogues offer a blend of admiration and critical reflection of cultural practices like marriage customs, the roles of women, and chivalry. The start sets the stage for insightful examinations of identity and tradition through candid interactions between East and West.
A Fantasy of Far Japan; Or, Summer Dream Dialogues
By Kencho Suematsu
Amidst war and cultural curiosity, conversations at a Parisian salon explore the intricate tapestry of Japanese identity, bridging Eastern traditions with Western perspectives.
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About the AuthorViscount Suematsu Kenchō was a Japanese politician, intellectual and author who lived in the Meiji and Taishō periods. Apart from his activity in the Japanese government, he also wrote several important works on Japan in English. He was portrayed in a negative manner in Ryōtarō Shiba's novel Saka no ue no kumo.
Viscount Suematsu Kenchō was a Japanese politician, intellectual and author who lived in the Meiji and Taishō periods. Apart from his activity in the Japanese government, he also wrote several important works on Japan in English. He was portrayed in a negative manner in Ryōtarō Shiba's novel Saka no ue no kumo.
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