02347cam a22003133u 4500 35790 UtSlPG 20260610133822.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06032705 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Suematsu, Kencho, 1855-1920 A Fantasy of Far Japan; Or, Summer Dream Dialogues Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-04-08 Produced by Andrea Ball, Christine Bell, and Marc D'Hooghe "A Fantasy of Far Japan; Or, Summer Dream Dialogues" by Baron Suyematsu is a collection of dialogues written in the early 20th century. The work offers a unique exploration of Japanese culture and ideals through a series of conversations, primarily set against the backdrop of the political landscape in 1905, particularly in relation to the Russo-Japanese War. The engaging discourse encompasses various aspects of Japanese society including marriage customs, art, and chivalric principles, reflecting the author's intent to educate a sympathetic Western audience about Japan's complexities. The opening of the work introduces a drowsy afternoon in Paris, where the narrator, a Japanese man, finds himself in a charming conversation with the Duchess of Fairfield and others at her salon. As they discuss the political intrigue surrounding the ongoing war, the characters delve into topics such as Japanese literature, customs, and the positions of women in society, highlighted by stories from the samurai tradition and marriage practices. The rich dialogue reveals both admiration and critique of cultural practices, bridging Eastern and Western perspectives through a blend of personal anecdotes and broader societal observations. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for an insightful exploration of identity and tradition through candid interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Japan -- Civilization https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35790 76633 76633