Madame Chrysantheme — Volume 3 by Pierre Loti
"Madame Chrysantheme — Volume 3" by Pierre Loti is a novel written during the early 20th century, specifically reflecting on Japan's unique culture and life. The narrative centers around the protagonist's experiences in Nagasaki, emphasizing his interactions with the local people, particularly with a young Japanese woman named Chrysantheme, who embodies the traditional aspects of Japanese femininity. In this volume, the story unfolds amidst vivid descriptions of Japanese festivals, customs, and thecharm of the local landscape. The protagonist navigates social gatherings, including a pilgrimage to a temple, where he witnesses the joyful yet mystifying behaviors of the Japanese people. Amid these cultural observations, personal dynamics develop between the characters, filled with moments of tenderness and complications—particularly between the protagonist, Chrysantheme, and his friend Yves. The narrative captures a blend of cultural confrontation and personal introspection, wrapping the storyline in layers of humor, admiration, and a touch of melancholy as the familiar interplay of relationships unfolds against the backdrop of Japan's enchanting yet perplexing traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | Madame Chrysantheme — Volume 3 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_Chrysanth%C3%A8me_(novel) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Japan -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3993 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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