A Suburb Of Yedo (1889)

By Theobald Andrew Purcell

Book Overview

""A Suburb of Yedo"" is a historical novel written by Theobald Andrew Purcell and published in 1889. The story is set in Japan during the 17th century and follows the life of a young samurai named Okuma Shig�����to. Okuma is a member of the lower nobility who lives in a suburb of the city of Yedo (modern-day Tokyo). The novel explores the political and social tensions of the time, including the conflict between the ruling shogunate and the emperor, as well as the growing influence of Western culture on Japanese society. Okuma finds himself caught up in these tensions as he navigates his way through the complex world of samurai politics and court intrigue. The book also delves into the personal relationships and struggles of the characters, including Okuma's love for a young woman named O-Tsuyu and his complicated relationship with his mentor, the samurai lord Matsudaira. Overall, ""A Suburb of Yedo"" offers a vivid portrayal of life in 17th century Japan, with detailed descriptions of the customs, traditions, and daily life of the samurai class. The novel is a fascinating exploration of Japanese history and culture, as well as a thrilling tale of political intrigue and personal drama.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436752981
• ISBN13: 9781436752985
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"