Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "Honorable Picnic" is a sharp and witty satirical novel that captures the essence of cultural misunderstanding during a diplomatic excursion in 1920s Japan. The story centers on a European official who, intending to host a simple countryside outing, finds himself entangled in the complex web of Japanese social etiquette and traditional customs. Through a series of shifting perspectives-including those of the European protagonist, his Japanese hosts, and various observers-the narrative highlights the profound and often humorous disconnect between Western expectations and Eastern realities.The work masterfully employs irony and keen observation to paint a vivid picture of a society in transition, caught between ancestral traditions and the creeping influence of modernity. This comedy of manners explores themes of vanity, politeness, and the absurdity that arises when two vastly different worlds collide. As the picnic progresses from one charmingly awkward encounter to the next, it offers readers an enduringly clever examination of the human condition and the universal challenges of cross-cultural communication. With its elegant prose and timeless humor, "Honorable Picnic" remains a delightful classic of early 20th-century literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025723266

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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 'Honorable Picnic' is a sharp and witty satirical novel that captures the essence of cultural misunderstanding during a diplomatic excursion in 1920s Japan. The story centers on a European official who, intending to host a simple countryside outing, finds himself entangled in the complex web of Japanese social etiquette and traditional customs. Through a series of shifting perspectives-including those of the European protagonist, his Japanese hosts, and various observers-the narrative highlights the profound and often humorous disconnect between Western expectations and Eastern realities. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025723266

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