The Crimson Azaleas

The Crimson Azaleas is a novel written by Henry De Vere Stacpoole and first published in 1907. The story is set in Japan and follows the life of a young girl named O-Yumi, who is sold into slavery at a young age. She is bought by a wealthy merchant named Sada San, who raises her as his own daughter.As O-Yumi grows older, she falls in love with Sada San's son, Taro. However, their love is forbidden, and they must keep their feelings hidden from everyone around them. When Taro is sent away to study in Europe, O-Yumi is heartbroken and decides to become a geisha to earn enough money to follow him.The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the clash of traditional Japanese culture with the modern world. It also provides a vivid portrayal of Japanese society at the turn of the 20th century, including the geisha culture and the role of women in society.Overall, The Crimson Azaleas is a captivating and emotional tale of love and perseverance that offers a fascinating glimpse into Japanese culture and society in the early 1900s.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.