Adzuma, Or The Japanese Wife: A Play In Four Acts (1893)

By Edwin Arnold

Book Overview

Adzuma, Or The Japanese Wife: A Play In Four Acts is a literary work written by Edwin Arnold in 1893. The play is set in Japan and revolves around the story of a young Japanese woman named Adzuma who is married to a British diplomat named Sir Harry. Adzuma is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her duty to her Japanese heritage. The play explores the clash of cultures and values between the East and the West, as well as the complexities of marriage and love. The four acts of the play depict the various conflicts and challenges that Adzuma and Sir Harry face in their relationship. The play is known for its vivid portrayal of Japanese culture and society, as well as its exploration of themes such as identity, tradition, and modernity. Adzuma, Or The Japanese Wife is considered a classic work of literature and is still studied and performed 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104607344
• ISBN13: 9781104607340
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"