Miss Numè of Japan
A Japanese-American RomanceBy Onoto Watanna
Length4h 59m
About this audiobook
In "Miss Numè of Japan," Onoto Watanna artfully weaves a narrative that explores the complex intersections of identity, culture, and gender against the backdrop of early 20th-century Japan. The novel employs a rich and lyrical prose style, drawing the reader into an exoticized world where Western and Eastern sensibilities collide. Watanna's keen observations and carefully crafted characters reflect the cultural tensions and romantic aspirations of the time, as the protagonist navigates her dual heritage and the rigid social constraints imposed by her surroundings. The literature is heavily influenced by the burgeoning interest in Japan during the Meiji period, marked by Western fascination with the 'noble savage' archetype that often oversimplified the richness of Eastern traditions. Onoto Watanna, born in 1878 as the daughter of Japanese parents in Canada, drew from her unique upbringing to infuse her work with authentic cross-cultural insights. Her lived experiences and professional endeavors as a writer, journalist, and lecturer on Japanese culture provided her with a strong platform to challenge prevailing stereotypes and advocate for the nuanced representation of Asian women in the literary sphere. Her multifaceted identity as both an immigrant and an artist profoundly shaped the themes and perspectives of her writing, culminating in this innovative work. "Miss Numè of Japan" is essential reading for those interested in the dynamics of cultural representation, the complexities of mixed identity, and the interrelation of East and West during a pivotal historical moment. The novel speaks powerfully to contemporary discussions of cultural hybridity and gender, making it relevant to modern audiences. It is a captivating exploration of self-discovery that invites readers to reflect on the ongoing dialogue between tradition and modernity.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.3 (161)
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GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length4 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
2ILLUSTRATIONS.
3CHAPTER I. PARENTAL AMBITIONS.
4CHAPTER II. CLEO.
5CHAPTER III. WHO CAN ANALYZE A COQUETTE?
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6CHAPTER IV. THE DANCE ON DECK.
7CHAPTER V. HER GENTLE ENEMY.
8CHAPTER VI. A VEILED HINT.
9CHAPTER VII. JEALOUSY WITHOUT LOVE.
10CHAPTER VIII. THE MAN SHE DID LOVE.
11CHAPTER IX. MERELY A WOMAN.
12CHAPTER X. "WATCHING THE NIGHT."
13CHAPTER XI. AT THE JOURNEY'S END.
14CHAPTER XII. THOSE QUEER JAPANESE!
15CHAPTER XIII. TAKASHIMA'S HOME-COMING.
16CHAPTER XIV. AFTER EIGHT YEARS.
17CHAPTER XV. NUMÈ.
18CHAPTER XVI. AN AMERICAN CLASSIC.
19CHAPTER XVII. "STILL A CHILD."
20CHAPTER XVIII. THE MEETING.
21CHAPTER XIX. CONFIDENCES.
22CHAPTER XX. SINCLAIR'S INDIFFERENCE.
23CHAPTER XXI. "ME? I LIG' YOU."
24CHAPTER XXII. ADVICE.
25CHAPTER XXIII. AFRAID TO ANSWER.
26CHAPTER XXIV. VISITING THE TEA HOUSES.
27CHAPTER XXV. SHATTERED HOPES.
28CHAPTER XXVI. CONSCIENCE.
29CHAPTER XXVII. CONFESSION.
30CHAPTER XXVIII. JAPANESE PRIDE.
31CHAPTER XXIX. SECLUSION.
32CHAPTER XXX. FEMININE DIPLOMACY.
33CHAPTER XXXI. A BARBARIAN DINNER.
34CHAPTER XXXII. THE PHILOSOPHY OF LOVE.
35CHAPTER XXXIII. WHAT CAN THAT "LUF" BE?
36CHAPTER XXXIV. CONSPIRATORS.
37CHAPTER XXXV. A RESPITE FOR SINCLAIR.
38CHAPTER XXXVI. THOSE BAD JINRIKISHA MEN.
39CHAPTER XXXVII. THOSE GOOD JINRIKISHA MEN.
40CHAPTER XXXVIII. DISPROVING A PROVERB.
41CHAPTER XXXIX. LOVE!
42CHAPTER XL. A PASSIONATE DECLARATION.
43CHAPTER XLI. A HARD SUBJECT TO HANDLE.
44CHAPTER XLII. A STORY.
45CHAPTER XLIII. THE TRUTH OF THE PROVERB.
46CHAPTER XLIV. NUMÈ BREAKS DOWN.
47CHAPTER XLV. TRYING TO FORGET.
48CHAPTER XLVI. AN OBSERVANT HUSBAND.
49CHAPTER XLVII. MATSUSHIMA BAY.
50CHAPTER XLVIII. A REJECTED LOVER.
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