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Title: The Dragon Painter
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dragon_Painter_(novel)
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Dragon Painter" by Mary McNeil Fenollosa is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the vibrant setting of Tokyo, Japan, highlighting themes of artistic integrity and the struggles of an aging artist, Kano Indara, who is torn between traditional values and the encroachment of modernity. The narrative features Kano and his daughter, Umè-ko, as they navigate the complexities introduced by the arrival of Tatsu, a young painter with a wild spirit and a deep connection to the mythic. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Kano Indara, an artist who cherishes the beauty of traditional Japanese art and laments the modern influences threatening his craft. Kano’s routine is disrupted when Tatsu arrives, a mysterious young man whose raw talent captivates Kano. As the two men engage, the narrative delves into their contrasting philosophies about art and identity, with Kano desperately seeking a worthy heir to his legacy. Umè-ko, caught in her father's ambitions and her own emerging feelings, becomes a focal point as Kano envisions a future where Tatsu can embody the essence of a true "Dragon Painter," symbolizing the intersection of tradition and alluring potential in the face of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Fenollosa, Mary McNeil, -1954
EBook No.: 22884
Published: Oct 4, 2007
Downloads: 279
Language: English
Subject: Japan -- Social life and customs -- 1868-1912 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Dragon Painter
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dragon_Painter_(novel)
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Dragon Painter" by Mary McNeil Fenollosa is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the vibrant setting of Tokyo, Japan, highlighting themes of artistic integrity and the struggles of an aging artist, Kano Indara, who is torn between traditional values and the encroachment of modernity. The narrative features Kano and his daughter, Umè-ko, as they navigate the complexities introduced by the arrival of Tatsu, a young painter with a wild spirit and a deep connection to the mythic. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Kano Indara, an artist who cherishes the beauty of traditional Japanese art and laments the modern influences threatening his craft. Kano’s routine is disrupted when Tatsu arrives, a mysterious young man whose raw talent captivates Kano. As the two men engage, the narrative delves into their contrasting philosophies about art and identity, with Kano desperately seeking a worthy heir to his legacy. Umè-ko, caught in her father's ambitions and her own emerging feelings, becomes a focal point as Kano envisions a future where Tatsu can embody the essence of a true "Dragon Painter," symbolizing the intersection of tradition and alluring potential in the face of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Fenollosa, Mary McNeil, -1954
EBook No.: 22884
Published: Oct 4, 2007
Downloads: 279
Language: English
Subject: Japan -- Social life and customs -- 1868-1912 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.