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100 1 _aMcCall, Sidney,
_d1865-1954
245 1 4 _aThe Dragon Painter
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dragon_Painter_(novel)
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-04
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"The Dragon Painter" by Mary McNeil Fenollosa is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the vibrant setting of Tokyo, Japan, highlighting themes of artistic integrity and the struggles of an aging artist, Kano Indara, who is torn between traditional values and the encroachment of modernity. The narrative features Kano and his daughter, Umè-ko, as they navigate the complexities introduced by the arrival of Tatsu, a young painter with a wild spirit and a deep connection to the mythic. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Kano Indara, an artist who cherishes the beauty of traditional Japanese art and laments the modern influences threatening his craft. Kano’s routine is disrupted when Tatsu arrives, a mysterious young man whose raw talent captivates Kano. As the two men engage, the narrative delves into their contrasting philosophies about art and identity, with Kano desperately seeking a worthy heir to his legacy. Umè-ko, caught in her father's ambitions and her own emerging feelings, becomes a focal point as Kano envisions a future where Tatsu can embody the essence of a true "Dragon Painter," symbolizing the intersection of tradition and alluring potential in the face of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJapan -- Social life and customs -- 1868-1912 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22884
999 _c63980
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