Letters from China and Japan
Journeys of Cultural Exploration in East AsiaBy Harriet Alice Chipman Dewey, John Dewey
Length5h 4m
About this audiobook
In "Letters from China and Japan," the rich tapestry of early 20th-century Eastern cultures is vividly explored through an immersive collection of correspondences. This anthology captures the transformative impact of encounters between Western observers and Eastern realities, offering a kaleidoscope of experiences that range from insightful cultural observations to profound introspections about cross-cultural understanding. The pieces collectively serve as a testament to the diversity of perspectives during a time of significant cultural exchange, illuminating the subtleties and complexities of life in China and Japan from a Western viewpoint. The collection benefits greatly from its contributors, Harriet Alice Chipman Dewey and John Dewey, whose dynamic observations provide an invaluable lens into the period's intellectual landscape. The Deweys' engagement with cultural dialogue situates the anthology within broader historical and philosophical movements, notably those concerned with learning and understanding across cultures. Their correspondences exemplify an enduring curiosity and respect for the cultural intricacies of the East, bridging cultural gaps and enriching Western interpretations of Eastern philosophies and societal structures. "Letters from China and Japan" is an indispensable resource for readers eager to deepen their appreciation of early 20th-century cultural exchanges. It offers a rare confluence of voices and insights, each piece adding to a mosaic of cultural comprehension that is both educational and enlightening. This anthology promises to be a rewarding exploration for anyone interested in the intersections of culture, philosophy, and history, inviting readers into a nuanced conversation that spans continents and decades.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length5 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
34Shanghai, Monday, May 12.
2PREFACE
35Tuesday A.M.
3Tokyo, Monday, February.
36Shanghai, May 13.
4Tuesday, February 11 (Tokyo).
37Nanking, May 18.
5Tokyo, Thursday, February 13.
38Nanking, Thursday, May 22.
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6Tokyo, February.
39Nanking, May 23.
7February 22.
40Nanking, Monday, May 26.
8Tokyo, Friday, February 28.
41Peking, Sunday, June 1.
9Sunday Morning, March 2.
42Peking, June 1.
10Tokyo, Tuesday, March 4.
43Peking, June 2.
11Tokyo, Tuesday, March 4.
44June 5.
12March 5.
45Peking, June 5.
13Tokyo, Monday, March 10.
46June 7.
14Tokyo, Thursday, March 14.
47Peking, June 10.
15Tokyo, March 14th.
48June 16.
16Tokyo, Thursday, March 20.
49Peking, June 20.
17Kamakura, Thursday, March 27.
50Peking, June 20.
18Tokyo, Wednesday, March 28.
51Peking, June 23.
19Tokyo, Tuesday, April 1.
52Peking, June 25.
20Tokyo, April 1.
53Peking, June 27.
21Tokyo, April 2.
54Peking, July 2.
22Tokyo, April 4.
55Peking, Wednesday, July 2.
23Tokyo, April 8.
56Peking, July 4.
24Nara, April 12.
57Sunday, July 7.
25Kyoto, April 15.
58Peking, July 8.
26Kyoto, April 15.
59Peking, July 8.
27Kyoto, April 19.
60Peking, July 11.
28Kyoto, April 22.
61Y.M.C.A., Peking, July 17.
29April 28, on the Kumano Maru. En Route to China.
62Peking, July 17.
30Shanghai, May 1.
63Peking, July 19.
31Shanghai, May 2.
64Peking, July 24.
32Shanghai, May 3.
65(Later) July 27.
33Shanghai, May 4.
66Peking, August 4.
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