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Title: The Critic in the Orient
Summary: "The Critic in the Orient" by George Hamlin Fitch is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work features a collection of the author’s impressions from his extensive travels through various parts of Asia, particularly Japan and other regions of the Orient. Fitch, a seasoned literary critic, employs his keen eye and experience, usually reserved for evaluating literature, to explore and illuminate the cultural and social landscapes of the places he visits. The opening of the book sets the stage for a series of observations that Fitch gathers during his travels across the Orient. He introduces his journey as a critical exploration, reflecting on his expectations and the realities he encounters. Fitch shares his first impressions of Japan, highlighting the vibrancy and industriousness of its people in contrast to Western conventions. His detailed observations encompass various aspects of Japanese life, from labor practices to cultural ceremonies, revealing the deep respect and admiration he develops for the nation’s artistry, spirituality, and social norms. Through his lens, readers begin to appreciate the rich tapestry of life in the Orient, as Fitch candidly discusses his shifts in perception about the Japanese and their way of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Fitch, George Hamlin, 1852-1925
EBook No.: 27233
Published: Nov 11, 2008
Downloads: 539
Language: English
Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel
Subject: East Asia -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Critic in the Orient
Summary: "The Critic in the Orient" by George Hamlin Fitch is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work features a collection of the author’s impressions from his extensive travels through various parts of Asia, particularly Japan and other regions of the Orient. Fitch, a seasoned literary critic, employs his keen eye and experience, usually reserved for evaluating literature, to explore and illuminate the cultural and social landscapes of the places he visits. The opening of the book sets the stage for a series of observations that Fitch gathers during his travels across the Orient. He introduces his journey as a critical exploration, reflecting on his expectations and the realities he encounters. Fitch shares his first impressions of Japan, highlighting the vibrancy and industriousness of its people in contrast to Western conventions. His detailed observations encompass various aspects of Japanese life, from labor practices to cultural ceremonies, revealing the deep respect and admiration he develops for the nation’s artistry, spirituality, and social norms. Through his lens, readers begin to appreciate the rich tapestry of life in the Orient, as Fitch candidly discusses his shifts in perception about the Japanese and their way of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Fitch, George Hamlin, 1852-1925
EBook No.: 27233
Published: Nov 11, 2008
Downloads: 539
Language: English
Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel
Subject: East Asia -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.