A Tale of Old Japan by Alfred Noyes
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About this eBook
| Author | Noyes, Alfred, 1880-1958 |
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| Illustrator | Riches, Kate |
| Title | A Tale of Old Japan |
| Note | [R]eprinted from the 'Collected Poems' by Alfred Noyes (Vol. II., p. 308), where it is entitled "The Two Painters: A Tale of Old Japan." |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Tim Lindell, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Summary | "A Tale of Old Japan" by Alfred Noyes is a lyrical poem first published in the early 20th century. This exquisite work blends romance with elements of Japanese culture and artistry, centering on the themes of love, sacrifice, and the passage of time. It evokes traditional Japanese aesthetics through its vivid imagery and emotional depth, capturing both the beauty and melancholy of its characters’ experiences. The narrative follows Yoichi Tenko, an aging painter, and his relationship with a young girl named Kimi, who views him as a father figure. Kimi's love for a rising artist, Sawara, leads her to dream of a future together, but tragedy strikes when she learns that Sawara has married someone else. With Kimi's heartbroken departure, Tenko feels the weight of her grief. Years later, Sawara encounters Kimi in a remote location, only to discover her tragic fate. The story concludes with Tenko recognizing Sawara's newfound artistic capability, birthed from sorrow, as a testament to the enduring power of love, memory, and creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Poetry |
| Subject | Artists -- Poetry |
| Subject | Japan -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63530 |
| Release Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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