02378cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500450014326400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450802050040552012920061053400450190265300350194765300200198285600430200299900190204565592UtSlPG20260610134520.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aNoyes, Alfred,d1880-195814aThe Flower of Old Japan, and Other Poems 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-06-11  aTim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Flower of Old Japan" by Alfred Noyes is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This book transports readers into a fantastical realm inspired by Japan, weaving a narrative that blends elements of childhood imagination, adventure, and exploration. The poems not only evoke vivid imagery of a dreamlike society filled with wonder and nostalgia but also delve into deeper themes of innocence and existential contemplation.  At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to a prelude that invites individuals who have experienced the beauty of fantastical lands to recall the enchanting aspects of "Old Japan." The tone is whimsical and nostalgic, setting the stage for a journey that merges childlike wonder with a quest for deeper understanding. Imagery of magical landscapes, such as purple cherry trees and curious mandarin merchants, hints at the rich culture and imagery inspired by Japan. It alludes to characters such as a tall thin man and a grumpy dwarf, showcasing themes of adventure, fantasy, and the whimsical nature of childhood dreams. This enchanting beginning prepares the reader for more tales of imagination and beauty that explore both external landscapes and the internal realms of the soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish poetry -- 20th century  aJapan -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65592  c106415d106415