A Japanese Nightingale (1904)

A Japanese Nightingale is a novel written by Onoto Watanna and published in 1904. The story revolves around the life of a young Japanese girl named Otaka, who is sold into slavery by her father. Otaka is brought to San Francisco where she is forced to work as a geisha. The novel explores the themes of identity, cultural assimilation, and the struggle for freedom.As Otaka navigates her new life in America, she is torn between her Japanese heritage and the pressure to assimilate into American culture. She struggles to maintain her identity and her dignity in a society that views her as exotic and objectifies her for her beauty.The novel also explores the relationship between Otaka and her American lover, Paul. Their love is challenged by the cultural differences and societal expectations that separate them. Through their relationship, the novel highlights the complexities of interracial relationships and the challenges faced by individuals who straddle two cultures.A Japanese Nightingale is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of Japanese immigrants in America at the turn of the 20th century. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.