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Eastern impressions meet Western manners in a revealing exchange of letters. This collection presents the translated correspondence between Tokiwara and Yashiri as they observe and critique Western life from a Japanese perspective, and vice versa. Thoughtful, often provocative, these letters illuminate cross‑cultural contrasts without sensationalism, offering readers a window into 19th‑century discussions on politics, religion, morality, and modernity.
- Follow detailed reflections on governance, industry, and the growth of modern nations.
- Explore the evolving roles of religion, art, and social custom in both East and West.
- See how personal experience and public life intertwine in the lives of two sharpened observers.
- Consider how ideas about class, reform, and identity shaped early modern Japan and its dialogue with Europe.
Ideal for readers of cultural history, political thought, and East‑West exchange, this edition helps you understand how one generation framed the pressures and promises of modernization.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of original letters written between 1888 and 1889 by Japanese men on a grand tour of Europe. As the first thorough examination of Western culture by Japanese people, the letters offer a fascinating insight into Victorian society. The author provides a lucid account of the social, political, intellectual, and industrial landscapes of Europe as seen from the eyes of these young Japanese. The author also explores the impact these new ideas and experiences had on Japanese society. This book is a social and historical tour-de-force; a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese and Western history, travel writing, and cultural exchange. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331021490_0
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 274 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25889916/2