02267cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500400014526400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150500540040250801020045652012890055853400450184765300300189285600430192241579UtSlPG20260610133942.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHearn, Lafcadio,d1850-190410aKimiko, and Other Japanese Sketches 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-12-070 aKimiko -- The nun of the temple of Amida -- Haru.  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Kimiko, and Other Japanese Sketches" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of literary sketches written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, beauty, and the complex emotional lives of women in Japan, particularly through the lens of the geisha culture. Hearn, a celebrated writer and interpreter of Japanese culture, offers readers a glimpse into the intricacies of life in Japan, particularly during a time of societal transition.  The collection is anchored by the poignant narrative of "Kimiko," which tells the story of a young geisha, Kimiko, who captures the hearts of many while navigating the intricate dynamics of her profession. Trained to charm and entertain, Kimiko's journey leads her to grapple with her identity and desires amidst societal expectations. She is both revered and objectified, illustrating the duality of beauty and the fragility of human connections. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of traditional Japanese aesthetics and profound emotional depth, bringing forth the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the search for personal redemption. The sketches reflect Hearn's deep appreciation and understanding of Japanese culture while connecting universal themes of longing and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWomen -- Japan -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41579