Project Gutenberg 2008-11-11 Public domain in the USA. 564 Fitch, George Hamlin 1852 1925 The Critic in the Orient "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 ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Egypt -- Description and travel East Asia -- Description and travel DS Text Category: Travel Writing 421210 2025-07-11T08:03:30.891604 text/html 416400 2008-11-11T08:01:02 text/html 4161278 2025-07-11T08:03:40.382527 application/epub+zip 4163151 2025-07-11T08:03:34.005579 application/epub+zip 223323 2025-07-11T08:03:32.191592 application/epub+zip 4333720 2025-07-11T08:03:44.505545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4305898 2025-07-11T08:03:38.889649 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338071 2022-09-12T13:27:08.650412 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 350958 2025-07-11T08:03:29.833572 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 350802 2008-11-11T08:01:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 350798 2008-11-11T08:01:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20395 2025-07-11T08:03:44.638500 application/rdf+xml 11870 2025-07-11T08:03:32.707563 image/jpeg 3331 2025-07-11T08:03:32.449555 image/jpeg 133480 2008-11-11T08:01:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 4141588 2008-11-11T08:01:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 133450 2008-11-11T08:01:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 4410209 2025-07-11T08:03:31.093564 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