1902, 1st, THE AMERICAN DIARY OF A JAPANESE GIRL, by YONE NOGUCHI, ILLUSTRATED

Description: [Noguchi, Yone] The American Diary of a Japanese Girl by Mrs. Morning Glory Illustrated in color and in black-and-white by Genjiro Yeto New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company 1902 First Edition Quarto, 261 pages, publisher's original cloth over paper covered boards, decorated in gilt and with a color pictorial paste down to top board. Illustrated throughout. Hinges cracked, damage to spine, soiling to rear board, some rubbing and wear, else in good + condition. "American Diary of a Japanese Girl," written by Yone Noguchi and first published in 1902, is a novel presented as the fictional diary of Miss Morning Glory, a young Japanese woman traveling to the United States. Through her eyes, the novel provides a unique perspective on early 20th-century American society, highlighting the cultural differences and challenges of assimilation. With humor and irony, Miss Morning Glory's observations reveal the contrasts between Japanese and American customs, social norms, and lifestyles. Influenced by Noguchi's own experiences as a Japanese expatriate in the U.S., the novel offers a nuanced and critical view of both societies, making it an important work in early Asian American literature. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

Price: 385 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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