Sakurambo is a novel written by James Seguin De Benneville and was published in 1906. The book is set in Japan during the Meiji period and follows the story of a young American woman named Mary who travels to Japan to teach English. Mary becomes fascinated by the culture and traditions of Japan and begins to immerse herself in the local community.As she becomes more involved in Japanese life, Mary meets a young man named Hideo who is a student in her English class. Hideo is from a wealthy family and is expected to marry a ...
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Sakurambo is a novel written by James Seguin De Benneville and was published in 1906. The book is set in Japan during the Meiji period and follows the story of a young American woman named Mary who travels to Japan to teach English. Mary becomes fascinated by the culture and traditions of Japan and begins to immerse herself in the local community.As she becomes more involved in Japanese life, Mary meets a young man named Hideo who is a student in her English class. Hideo is from a wealthy family and is expected to marry a woman from a similar background. However, he falls in love with Mary and the two begin a secret relationship.The novel explores the clash of cultures between America and Japan, as well as the challenges faced by individuals who try to bridge the gap between the two worlds. It also delves into themes of love, duty, and tradition.Overall, Sakurambo is a captivating novel that offers a glimpse into Japan during a period of significant change and transformation. It is a story of love and cultural exploration that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and cross-cultural narratives.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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