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  • The American Diary of a Japanese Girl

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    by Yone Noguchi ...
    The American Diary of a Japanese Girl is the first English-language novel published in the United States by a Japanese writer.The book describes Morning Glory's preparations, activities and observations as she undertakes her transcontinental American journey with her uncle, a wealthy mining executive.Yonejirō Noguchi ( 1875 – 1947) was an influential Japanese writer of poetry, fiction, essays and ... Read more

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  • The American Diary of a Japanese Girl

    by Yone Noguchi ...
    “My darling city—with an eternal tea and cake, with lanterns of festival—looked up to me through the gray veil of rain. I felt as if Tokio were bidding me farewell.”Miss Morning Glory, an 18-year old Japanese girl, embarks on the journey of a lifetime. Accompanied by her uncle, she boards a ship bound to America, landing in San Francisco and befriending the ambassador’s wife. Whether she’s running ... Read more

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  • The Spirit of Japanese Art

    by Yone Noguchi ...
    "The Spirit of Japanese Art" by Yone Noguchi is a profound exploration of the aesthetic principles and cultural significance of Japanese art. Noguchi, a prominent figure in the early 20th century, delves into the unique characteristics that define Japanese artistic expression, emphasizing the harmony between nature and craftsmanship. Through his insightful analysis, he highlights the spiritual ... Read more

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  • The Spirit of Japanese Art

    by Yone Noguchi ...
    In the Ashikaga age (1335-1573) the best Japanese artists, like Sesshu and his disciples, for instance, true revolutionists in art, not mere rebels, whose Japanese simplicity was strengthened and clarified by Chinese suggestion, were in the truest meaning of the word Buddhist priests, who sat before the inextinguishable lamp of faith, and sought their salvation by the road of silence; their ... Read more

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  • The American Diary of a Japanese Girl

    by YONÉ NOGUCHI ...
    The novel is presented in diary format and tells the story of a young Japanese girl named Itō Sei as she travels to America. Through Itō Sei's diary entries, readers gain insight into her experiences and observations as she navigates the cultural differences and challenges of life in the United States.As Itō Sei explores American society, she encounters various people and situations that shape her ... Read more

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  • The American Diary of a Japanese Girl

    by Yoné Noguchi ...
    24th—The song of gay children scattered over the street had subsided. The harvest moon shone like a yellow halo of “Nono Sama.” All things in blessed Mitsuho No Kuni—the smallest ant also—bathed in sweet inspiring beams of beauty. The soft song that is not to be heard but to be felt, was in the air. ’Twas a crime, I judged, to squander lazily such a gracious graceful hour within doors. I and my ... Read more

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  • The Spirit of Japanese Art

    by Yone Noguchi ...
    Introduction extract:In the Ashikaga age (1335-1573) the best Japanese artists, like Sesshu and his disciples, for instance, true revolutionists in art, not mere rebels, whose Japanese simplicity was strengthened and clarified by Chinese suggestion, were in the truest meaning of the word Buddhist priests, who sat before the inextinguishable lamp of faith, and sought their salvation by the road of ... Read more

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  • The American Diary of a Japanese Girl

    by Yoné Noguchi ...
    The American Diary of a Japanese Girl Yoné Noguchi - Tokio, Sept. 23rd My new page of life is dawning. A trip beyond the seas-Meriken Kenbutsu-it's not an ordinary event. It is verily the first event in our family history that I could trace back for six centuries. My today's dream of America-dream of a butterfly sipping on golden dews-was rudely broken by the artless chirrup of a hundred sparrows ... Read more

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  • The American Diary of a Japanese Girl

    by Yoné Noguchi ...
    Tokio, Sept. 23rd My new page of life is dawning. A trip beyond the seas-Meriken Kenbutsu-it's not an ordinary event. It is verily the first event in our family history that I could trace back for six centuries. My today's dream of America-dream of a butterfly sipping on golden dews-was rudely broken by the artless chirrup of a hundred sparrows in my garden. "Chui, chui! Chui, chui, chui!" Bad ... Read more

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  • The Spirit of Japanese Art

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Spiritual Essence of Japanese Art

    by Yoné Noguchi, Sienna Parker ...
    In "The Spirit of Japanese Art," Yoné Noguchi delves into the intricate aesthetics and philosophical underpinnings that define Japanese artistic culture. With a nuanced literary style that blends poetic prose and analytical rigor, Noguchi examines various art forms, including painting, pottery, and calligraphy, revealing their deep connections to nature, spirituality, and societal values. His ... Read more

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  • The American Diary of a Japanese Girl

    Reflections on cultural assimilation, identity, and belonging in early 20th century America

    by Yoné Noguchi ...
    In "The American Diary of a Japanese Girl," Yoné Noguchi masterfully intertwines personal narrative with broader societal commentary, offering a poignant exploration of cultural identity, immigration, and the challenges of assimilation. Written in a diary format, the book presents the thoughts and experiences of a young Japanese woman navigating life in America during the early 20th century. ... Read more

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  • Lafcadio Hearn In Japan

    by Yone Noguchi ...
    "This book, "Lafcadio Hearn in Japan," is our Japanese appreciation; we observed him under many different shades, but our appreciation of his art, and also of him as a man-unique in character doubtless, sincere even to a fault,-and as a professor in our Imperial University, is uniform, I think, through every chapter. Where you will find a frequent repetition in the book is the exact place we wish ... Read more

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