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041 7 _aen
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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aParis, John,
_d1889-1976?
245 1 0 _aKimono
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Bill Hershey, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"KIMONO" by John Paris is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the marriage between Geoffrey Barrington, an Englishman, and Asako Fujinami, a Japanese heiress. Their union is presented against a backdrop of cultural collision and societal inquiry, highlighting the complexities of their relationship amid the expectations of their respective backgrounds. At the start of the novel, we witness the wedding of Geoffrey and Asako, which is a grand event in London society, marked by both curiosity and skepticism. The guests speculate about the cultural implications of this Anglo-Japanese marriage, while insight into Asako's background reveals her upbringing in Europe and her ambivalence towards her Japanese heritage. The reception following the wedding showcases the mingling of Eastern and Western customs, creating an atmosphere of both celebration and tension. As the narrative unfolds, themes of identity, cultural integration, and the dynamics of love and power within a marriage emerge, setting the stage for what promises to be a deep exploration of East-West relations through the experiences of the barringtons in Japan. Overall, "Kimono" presents readers with an intriguing blend of romance and cultural commentary, poised to delve into the nuances of identity and belonging through the eyes of its central characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJapan -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12527
999 _c53945
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