A Japanese Nightingale

A Japanese Nightingale PDF Author: Onoto Watanna
Publisher: New York : Harper
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Category : Interracial couples
Languages : en
Pages : 254

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A Japanese Nightingale

A Japanese Nightingale PDF Author: Onoto Watanna
Publisher: New York : Harper
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Category : Interracial couples
Languages : en
Pages : 254

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A Japanese Nightingale

A Japanese Nightingale PDF Author: Onoto Watanna
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN: 1513276328
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82

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After her performance at a beautiful tea house, Yuki, a Japanese dancer, is followed and harassed by a businessman. Claiming that they could make a lot of money together if Yuki went to America with him, the man does not intend to take no for an answer. When Jack, an awkward but friendly man, witnesses the harassment, he steps in to encourage the man to leave her alone. They then part ways, and Jack assumes they will never see each other again, but Yuki has a plan. Jack is one of the wealthiest foreigners in Japan, which Yuki learns through a mutual friend. When that mutual friend reintroduces Jack and Yuki, Yuki declares her intent to marry Jack. This was a common tradition among Western men—they would marry a Japanese woman, use her, and then leave the country without a second thought. Aware of the discrimination and racism that his fellow Americans practice, he tries to be careful not to partake in such heinous beliefs; therefore, he initially is opposed to the idea. Yuki, however, is persistent. Arguing that it would be mutually beneficial, Yuki admits that she is seeking financial stability. Upon her insistence, Jack finally gives in and agrees to marry. The two decide that it will be an open and honest relationship; Yuki is interested in Jack’s money, and he is interested in her appearance. But as they grow closer, the couple realize that their no-strings attached arrangement might not work out as planned. Onoto Watanna’s A Japanese Nightingale explores themes of gender, race, and sexuality, as well as addressing the constructs and exploitation of Asian femininity. With descriptive prose and powerful themes, A Japanese Nightingale empowers Asian identity and influenced current cultural movements. Published in 1904, A Japanese Nightingale became Onoto Watanna’s claim to fame. The novel was a big commercial success, and even inspired a silent film adaptation. However, despite its popularity, A Japanese Nightingale is rarely found in print. This edition of Onoto Watanna’s A Japanese Nightingale features an eye-catching cover design and is printed in a contemporary font, making it both readable and modern.

A Japanese Nightingale

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A Japanese Nightingale

A Japanese Nightingale PDF Author: Winnifred Eaton
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Languages : en
Pages : 226

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A Japanese Nightingale

A Japanese Nightingale PDF Author: Winnifred Eaton Eaton
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Pages : 225

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A Japanese Nightingale

A Japanese Nightingale PDF Author: Onoto Watanna
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230337685
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Languages : en
Pages : 34

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ... VI THE ADVENTURESS THE man in the hammock was not asleep, for in spite of the lazy, lounging attitude, and the hat which hid the gray eyes beneath, he was very much awake, and keenly interested in a certain small individual who was sitting on a mat a short distance removed from him. He had invited her several times to reduce that distance, but up to the present she had paid no heed to his suggestions. She was amusing herself by blowing and squeezing between her lower lip and teeth the berry of the winter cherry, from which she had deftly extracted the pulp at the stem. She continued this strange occupation in obstinate indifference to the persuasive voice from the hammock. "I say, Yuki, there's room for two in this hammock. Had it made on purpose." She continued her cherry - blowing without so much as making a reply, though one of her blue eyes looked at him sideways, and then solemnly blinked. "What's the matter, Yuki? Got the dumps again, eh?" No reply. "Look here, Mrs. Bigelow, I'll come over and elope forcibly with you if you don't obey me." She dimpled scornfully. "Ah, that's right! Smile, Yuki. You're so pretty, so bewitching, so irresistible when you smile." Yuki nodded her head coolly. "How you lige me smiling forever?" she suggested. "That wouldn't do," he said, grinning at her from beneath his tipped hat. "That would be tiresome." "Tha'swhv I don'smiling to-dav." "Why?" "All yistidy I giggling." He shouted with laughter at her. "Move your mat here, Yuki," indicating a spot close to his hammock. "I want to talk to you." "My ears are--" "Too small to hear from that distance," finished her husband. "Come." "Thangs," with great dignity, "I am quide comfor'ble. I don' wan' sit so near vou, excellency." "Why, pray?" "Why? Hm! I...

A Japanese Nightingale (Classic Reprint)

A Japanese Nightingale (Classic Reprint) PDF Author: Onoto Watanna
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ISBN: 9781331208198
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Languages : en
Pages : 242

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Excerpt from A Japanese Nightingale The last rays of sunset were tingeing the land, lingering in splendor above the bay. The waters had caught the golden glow, and, miser-like, seemingly made effort to keep it with them; but, inexorably, the lowering sun drew away its gilding light, leaving the waters a dark green. The shadows began to darken, faint stars peeped out of the heavens, and slowly, unwillingly, the day's last ray followed the sunken sun to rest; and with its vanishment a pale moon stole overhead and threw a seraphic light over all things. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE

JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE PDF Author: ONOTO. WATANNA
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ISBN: 9781033336021
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A Japanese Nightingale

A Japanese Nightingale PDF Author: Onoto Watana
Publisher: Anastic Press
ISBN: 9781633605428
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JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE

JAPANESE NIGHTINGALE PDF Author: Onoto 1879-1954 Watanna
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781372515644
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248

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