O Mura San: With A Glimpse Of The Country In Which She Lived (1905)

By Anna Margaret Schneder

Book Overview

O Mura San: With A Glimpse Of The Country In Which She Lived is a book written by Anna Margaret Schneder and published in 1905. The book is a memoir of Schneder's experiences living in Japan during the Meiji period. The main focus of the book is on Schneder's relationship with her Japanese maid, O Mura San, and the cultural differences and misunderstandings they encountered. The book provides a unique perspective on life in Japan during this period, as Schneder was one of the few Westerners who had the opportunity to live among the Japanese people and learn about their customs and way of life. The book is also notable for its descriptions of Japanese art, architecture, and cuisine, as well as its insights into the social and political climate of Japan at the time. Overall, O Mura San: With A Glimpse Of The Country In Which She Lived is a fascinating and insightful account of life in Japan during the Meiji period, and a testament to the power of cross-cultural friendships and understanding.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: 1165589281
• ISBN13: 9781165589289
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"