The Japanese Bride (1893)

The Japanese Bride is a novel written by Naomi Tamura and published in 1893. The book tells the story of a young Japanese woman named Yone who is sent to America to marry a wealthy businessman named Mr. Grant. Yone is initially excited about the prospect of living in America and experiencing a new culture, but soon discovers that life with Mr. Grant is not what she expected.As Yone struggles to adapt to her new life, she finds herself drawn to a young artist named Tom, who introduces her to the world of art and helps her see the beauty in her new surroundings. However, Yone's traditional Japanese upbringing and the expectations of her family and community make it difficult for her to pursue a relationship with Tom.Throughout the novel, Yone must navigate the challenges of cultural differences, prejudice, and societal expectations as she tries to find happiness and fulfillment in her new life. The Japanese Bride offers a poignant and insightful look into the experiences of immigrants in America during the late 19th century, as well as a powerful exploration of the complexities of love and identity.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.