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Yone Santo: A Child of Japan is a historical novel about a missionary woman in 1880s Tokyo, and the challenges she faces between faith and local tradition.
A physician-narrator observes the friction between idealism and real life in a changing Japan. Set against the bustle of Tokyo’s foreign quarter, the story follows Yone Santo as she navigates cultural expectations, personal power, and the special burdens of a life devoted to service. Through intimate scenes, readers glimpse the tensions inside a missionary circle, the complexities of cross-cultural encounters, and the daily realities of life in a society stacked with custom and constraint.
- Meet a determined woman who commands attention and sparks debate about religion and authority.
- Explore how misaligned ideals collide with local customs in a rapidly modernizing city.
- Follow a narrator who wrestles with hopes for reform and the limits of change.
- Feel the atmosphere of late 19th-century Tokyo through personal, grounded scenes.
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Yone Santo: A Child of Japan (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This captivating book journeys through the life of Yone Santo, an extraordinary young woman who dared to defy the rigid social norms of 19th-century Japan. Raised in a feudal society that valued tradition and obedience, Yone's unyielding determination to pursue an education sets her on a path filled with challenges and triumphs. The author deftly weaves together Yone's personal story with the broader historical context of Japan's transformation from a feudal society to a modern nation, capturing the complexities and contradictions of the time. Through Yone's eyes, we witness the struggles of a young woman navigating a world in flux, her unwavering spirit and resilience illuminating the power of education to empower and transform lives. Ultimately, this book offers a profound exploration of the timeless themes of duty, discipline, and the pursuit of one's dreams, reminding us that even in the face of adversity, the human spirit has the capacity to soar. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331326977_0
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Yone Santo A Child of Japan Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331326977
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Yone Santo A Child of Japan Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331326977
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