Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 135 Loti, Pierre 1850 1923 Viaud, Julien Viaud, Louis Marie Julien Madame Chrysantheme — Volume 2 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_Chrysanth%C3%A8me_(novel) This etext was produced by David Widger "Madame Chrysantheme — Volume 2" by Pierre Loti is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a semi-autobiographical exploration of the author's experiences in Japan, offering readers a glimpse into life through his interactions with Japanese society, particularly his relationship with his Japanese wife, Chrysantheme. The novel delves into themes of cultural exchange, love, and the complexities of domestic life in a foreign land. In this volume, the narrative revolves around the lives of French naval officers and their Japanese wives, depicting the daily activities, customs, and social interactions that characterize their unique existence in Nagasaki. Loti introduces a variety of engaging characters, including fellow officers and their spouses, each showcasing different aspects of both Western and Japanese cultures. The story unfolds through whimsical interactions and observations, such as the whimsical walks with lanterns, visits to bustling bazaars, and the contrasting dynamics of marriage within these couples. Through the eyes of Loti, we gain insights into his evolving feelings toward Chrysantheme, as well as the intricate socio-cultural fabric of Japanese life, marked by humor, nostalgia, and the realization of the complexities of love and attachment in a cross-cultural setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Japan -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 97755 2025-10-02T09:21:40.321045 text/html 97576 2025-01-08T22:37:22.823285 text/html 115230 2025-10-02T09:21:45.506047 application/epub+zip 114758 2025-10-02T09:21:43.055984 application/epub+zip 104550 2025-10-02T09:21:42.015955 application/epub+zip 272834 2025-10-02T09:21:47.391935 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255429 2025-10-02T09:21:44.873107 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223806 2022-09-02T12:38:19.353016 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 84327 2025-10-02T09:21:40.098032 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79620 2021-01-09T03:40:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17609 2025-10-02T09:21:47.520988 application/rdf+xml 17616 2025-10-02T09:21:42.491008 image/jpeg 4300 2025-10-02T09:21:42.250095 image/jpeg 33260 2021-01-09T03:40:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 115688 2025-10-02T09:21:40.330079 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 fr.wikipedia