Project Gutenberg 2007-10-04 Public domain in the USA. 183 Fenollosa, Mary McNeil 1954 The Dragon Painter Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dragon_Painter_(novel) E-text prepared by Al Haines "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 ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Japan -- Social life and customs -- 1868-1912 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels 294144 2025-07-09T12:45:24.276135 text/html 288356 2007-10-04T16:18:03 text/html 510714 2025-07-09T12:45:28.514141 application/epub+zip 515895 2025-07-09T12:45:25.221080 application/epub+zip 169732 2025-07-09T12:45:24.793104 application/epub+zip 606825 2025-07-09T12:45:31.204553 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 591239 2025-07-09T12:45:28.099562 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 245217 2022-09-10T15:46:19.962723 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267406 2025-07-09T12:45:23.787081 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 267032 2021-01-03T02:42:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 267039 2021-01-03T02:42:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20656 2025-07-09T12:45:31.334559 application/rdf+xml 25345 2025-07-09T12:45:24.871148 image/jpeg 3789 2025-07-09T12:45:24.831097 image/jpeg 106186 2021-01-03T02:42:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 492224 2021-01-03T02:42:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 106181 2021-01-03T02:42:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 492673 2025-07-09T12:45:24.325244 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia