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Book A Japanese Nightingale

Download or read book A Japanese Nightingale written by Onoto Watanna and published by New York : Harper. This book was released on 1901 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Japanese Nightingale

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  • Author : Onoto Watanna
  • Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
  • Release : 2021-02-23
  • ISBN : 1513276328
  • Pages : 82 pages

Download or read book A Japanese Nightingale written by Onoto Watanna and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After her performance at a beautiful tea house, Yuki, a Japanese dancer, is followed and harassed by a businessman. Claiming that they could make a lot of money together if Yuki went to America with him, the man does not intend to take no for an answer. When Jack, an awkward but friendly man, witnesses the harassment, he steps in to encourage the man to leave her alone. They then part ways, and Jack assumes they will never see each other again, but Yuki has a plan. Jack is one of the wealthiest foreigners in Japan, which Yuki learns through a mutual friend. When that mutual friend reintroduces Jack and Yuki, Yuki declares her intent to marry Jack. This was a common tradition among Western men—they would marry a Japanese woman, use her, and then leave the country without a second thought. Aware of the discrimination and racism that his fellow Americans practice, he tries to be careful not to partake in such heinous beliefs; therefore, he initially is opposed to the idea. Yuki, however, is persistent. Arguing that it would be mutually beneficial, Yuki admits that she is seeking financial stability. Upon her insistence, Jack finally gives in and agrees to marry. The two decide that it will be an open and honest relationship; Yuki is interested in Jack’s money, and he is interested in her appearance. But as they grow closer, the couple realize that their no-strings attached arrangement might not work out as planned. Onoto Watanna’s A Japanese Nightingale explores themes of gender, race, and sexuality, as well as addressing the constructs and exploitation of Asian femininity. With descriptive prose and powerful themes, A Japanese Nightingale empowers Asian identity and influenced current cultural movements. Published in 1904, A Japanese Nightingale became Onoto Watanna’s claim to fame. The novel was a big commercial success, and even inspired a silent film adaptation. However, despite its popularity, A Japanese Nightingale is rarely found in print. This edition of Onoto Watanna’s A Japanese Nightingale features an eye-catching cover design and is printed in a contemporary font, making it both readable and modern.

Book A Japanese Nightingale

Download or read book A Japanese Nightingale written by Onoto Watanna and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE

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  • Author : ONOTO. WATANNA
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2018
  • ISBN : 9781033336021
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE written by ONOTO. WATANNA and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Japanese Nightingale

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  • Author : Winnifred Eaton
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1901
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 226 pages

Download or read book A Japanese Nightingale written by Winnifred Eaton and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Japanese Nightingale

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  • Author : Onoto Watana
  • Publisher : Anastic Press
  • Release : 2021-08-11
  • ISBN : 9781633605428
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book A Japanese Nightingale written by Onoto Watana and published by Anastic Press. This book was released on 2021-08-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE

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  • Author : Onoto 1879-1954 Watanna
  • Publisher : Wentworth Press
  • Release : 2016-08-28
  • ISBN : 9781372515644
  • Pages : 248 pages

Download or read book JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE written by Onoto 1879-1954 Watanna and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-28 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE

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  • Author : Onoto 1879-1954 Watanna
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2016-08-28
  • ISBN : 9781372222184
  • Pages : 240 pages

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Book Onoto Watanna

Download or read book Onoto Watanna written by Diana Birchall and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1901, Winnifred Eaton arrived in New York City with literary ambitions, journalism experience, and the manuscript for A Japanese Nightingale, the novel that would make her famous. Her writing and gift for reinvention would set her apart from other women authors of her time and make her a fascinating early figure in Asian American literature. Diana Birchall, Eaton's granddaughter, tells the Horatio Alger story of the woman who became Onoto Watanna. Born to a British father and a Chinese mother, Winnifred capitalized on her exotic appearance--and protected herself from Americans' scorn of the Chinese--by "becoming" Japanese. Her popular Japanese-themed romance novels thrust her into the glittering world of New York's literati. From there she leapt to Hollywood to become a scriptwriting protégée of Carl Laemmle at Universal Studios. Yet her boldness and talent masked a sometimes-desperate personal life that included a troubled first marriage and the sudden end of her Hollywood career. A compelling saga of the shifting boundary between life and art, Onoto Watanna reveals the conflicting stories, personal tempests, and remarkable accomplishments of a woman whose career was sensational in every sense.

Book A Japanese Nightingale  Classic Reprint

Download or read book A Japanese Nightingale Classic Reprint written by Onoto Watanna and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Japanese Nightingale Out in the bay that the sun had left was a tiny island, and on this a Jap anese business man, who must also have been an artist, had built a tea house and laid out a garden. Such an island! In the sorcerous moon light, one might easily believe it the witch -work of an Oriental Merlin. Running in every direction were nar row jinrikisha roads, which crossed bewildering little creeks, spanned by entrancing bridges. These were round and high, and curved in the centre, and clinging' vines and creeping, nameless flowers crawled up the sides and twined about the tiny steps which ascended to the bridges. After crossing a bridge shaped thus, a straight bridge is forever an outrage to the eye and sense. And all along the beach of this island was pure White sand, which looked weirdly whiter Where the moon beams loitered and played hide-and seek under the tree-shadows. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Book A Japanese Nightingale

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  • Author : Winnifred Eaton Eaton
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1901
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 225 pages

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Book Across the Nightingale Floor

Download or read book Across the Nightingale Floor written by Lian Hearn and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-27 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the Nightingale Floor is Book 1 in the five-part Tales of the Otori series. More than four million copies have been sold in over 36 countries.'The best story of magic, love, sex, revenge and suspense to have come this way since Philip Pullman' Independent On Sunday (UK) In his fortress at Inuyama, the murderous warlord Iida Sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard. Brought up in a remote village among the Hidden, a reclusive and spiritual people, Takeo has learned only the ways of peace. Why, then, does he possess the deadly skills that make him so valuable to the sinister Tribe? These supernatural powers will lead him to his violent destiny within the walls of Inuyama - and to an impossible longing for a girl who can never be his. His journey is one of revenge and treachery, beauty and magic, and the passion of first love. 'masterful storytelling ... a fantastic read' The Age Coming soon - the spellbinding new TALE OF SHIKANOKO, set 300 years before Otori: THE EMPEROR OF THE EIGHT ISLANDS (Books 1 & 2 in THE TALE OF SHIKANOKO) and THE LORD OF THE DARKWOOD (Books 3 & 4).PRAISE FOR THE TALES OF THE OTORI 'An engrossing fantasy saga of literary quality.' The Age'Lian Hearn's marvellous storytelling talent ... makes reading these books a moment of pure bliss.' Le Monde'an enthralling and original work of fantasy' The Times

Book Madame Butterfly

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  • Author : John Luther Long
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1903
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 60 pages

Download or read book Madame Butterfly written by John Luther Long and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Japanese Nightingale

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  • Author : Winnifred Eaton
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2020-07-08
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 63 pages

Download or read book Japanese Nightingale written by Winnifred Eaton and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-08 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese nightingale

Book A Japanese Nightingale   Tama

Download or read book A Japanese Nightingale Tama written by Onoto Watanna (b. 1879) and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The American Diary of a Japanese Girl

Download or read book The American Diary of a Japanese Girl written by Yone Noguchi and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2007-02-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ground-breaking work of Asian American fiction in a brand new edition.

Book The Literary Voices of Winnifred Eaton

Download or read book The Literary Voices of Winnifred Eaton written by Jean Lee Cole and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winnifred Eaton, better known under her Japanese pseudonym, Onoto Watanna, was of English and Chinese heritage, but born and raised in Canada. She published over a dozen novels and hundreds of short stories, magazine articles, and screenplays during the first half of the twentieth century. Her romances featuring Japanese and Eurasian heroines sold widely. However, by the time of her death in 1954, most of her books were out of print. Winnifred (unlike her sister, the better-known writer Edith Eaton) has been a troubling figure for Asian Americanists. She attempted to disguise her ethnic heritage, writing under a Japanese pen name, and in legal documents, she usually claimed a white racial identity. Scholars have noted her use of Orientalist stereotypes in her novels, and even though she depicted a broad range of non-Asian characters - such as Irish maids and cowboys - her pottrayals often relied on the accepted stereotypes of the day. Rather than dismiss her characterizations as evasions of the topics that readers today wish she had explored, Jean Lee Cole asks why Winnifred Eaton may have chosen the subjects she did. Cole shows that the many voices Eaton adopted reveal her deep