A Japanese Marriage (1895)

A Japanese Marriage is a novel written by Douglas Sladen and published in 1895. The story is set in Japan and follows the love story of a young British woman named May Fielding and a Japanese man named Okuma Shigenobu. May, who is visiting Japan with her family, falls in love with Okuma, a wealthy and educated man who is also deeply committed to his country's traditions and values.As the two fall deeper in love, they face many challenges and obstacles, including cultural differences, societal expectations, and disapproval from their families. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, identity, and cultural clashes, as well as the tensions between modernity and tradition.Throughout the story, Sladen provides vivid descriptions of Japanese culture and customs, as well as insights into the political and social climate of the time. He also offers a critique of Western imperialism and colonialism, highlighting the ways in which Western powers often exploited and oppressed non-Western cultures.Overall, A Japanese Marriage is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of love and identity in a rapidly changing world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.