02178cam a22003373u 4500 30020 UtSlPG 20260610133702.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ James, T. H., Mrs. Matsuyama kagami. English The Matsuyama Mirror Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-09-18 Produced by Meredith Bach, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Matsuyama Mirror" by Mrs. T. H. James and Eitaku is a fairy tale intended for children, likely written in the early 20th century. This enchanting story centers on themes of love and memory as it explores the bond between a mother, her daughter, and the magic of a mirror that reflects the essence of their relationship. The tale begins with a loving couple in a quiet village in Matsuyama, raising their cherished daughter. When the mother becomes ill, she gives her daughter a mirror with the dying wish that she look into it to keep their connection alive. The daughter faithfully follows her mother’s request, believing she sees her mother’s spirit in the reflection, which matures as she grows into adulthood. Unbeknownst to her, the image she sees is shaped by her own kindness and love, mirroring the beauty of her late mother. The story beautifully illustrates the power of love and memory, showing how a simple object can serve as a symbol of enduring affection and remembrance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Folklore -- Japan Eitaku, 1843-1890 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30020 70868 70868