Adams, I. William creator Stevens, Dalton 1878-1939 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Shibusawa; or, The Passing of Old Japan" by I. William Adams is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the life of Shibusawa, the son of the lord daimyo of Kanazawa, during a time of significant cultural transition in Japan as it emerges from the constraints of tradition. The plot explores themes of love, duty, and the clash of personal desire against societal expectations, highlighting the protagonist’s relationships and struggles. At the start of the book, Shibusawa is born into a noble family, and the opening chapters detail his early life, upbringing, and the cultural norms surrounding his family. His father, Maido, is a powerful daimyo who holds specific ambitions for his son amidst the backdrop of Japan's rigid social structure and traditions. The narrative quickly introduces Shibusawa's growing consciousness and his budding love for Kinsan, the gardener's daughter, setting the stage for the conflict that arises when a marriage proposal comes from the mikado's daughter, Takara, thrusting Shibusawa into a dilemma between love and obligation to his family's honor and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-09-27 Produced by Tim Lindell, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Japan -- History -- To 1868 -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60367 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60367 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134406.0 60367