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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWatanna, Onoto,
_d1875-1954
245 1 0 _aTama
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-08
508 _aE-text prepared by Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Tama" by Onoto Watanna is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in Fukui, Japan, and centers around the themes of cultural clash, mystery, and the supernatural, particularly through the character of the enigmatic Fox-Woman. The book delves into Japanese mythology and folklore, exploring the complex relationships between Western and Japanese characters as they navigate a world filled with both charm and danger. At the start of the novel, Fukui anticipates the arrival of a foreign professor, referred to as the "Tojin-san," stirring excitement and apprehension among its citizens. While preparations unfold for his welcome—complete with tales of his dietary needs and the mysterious Fox-Woman stalking the region—whispers of superstition and fear permeate the community. As the Tojin-san struggles against the cultural superstitions surrounding him, he becomes increasingly intrigued by the legend of the Fox-Woman. The opening vividly describes the bustling atmosphere of a transitioning Japan and sets the stage for a tale that intertwines folklore, personal struggle, and the search for understanding across cultural divides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLove stories
653 _aJapan -- Fiction
653 _aAmericans -- Japan -- Fiction
700 1 _aYeto, Genjiro,
_d1867-1924
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63681
999 _c104505
_d104505