Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 122 Loti, Pierre 1850 1923 Viaud, Julien Viaud, Louis Marie Julien Madame Chrysantheme — Volume 4 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_Chrysanth%C3%A8me_(novel) This etext was produced by David Widger. Additional proofing by Dagny "Madame Chrysantheme — Volume 4" by Pierre Loti is a novel written in the late 19th century, capturing the nuances of life in Japan during a period of Western influence and cultural exchange. The book explores themes of love, cultural contrasts, and identity through the lens of a Frenchman who finds himself entwined in the life of a Japanese woman named Chrysantheme. It delves into the complexities of their relationship and the intersecting worlds of their respective cultures. In this particular volume, we follow the narrator's final days in Japan as he contemplates impending departure. Amidst the backdrop of vibrant and whimsical Japanese life, interactions unfold between him, Chrysantheme, and his friend Yves, revealing a blend of humor and melancholy. The narrative is marked by moments of introspection, especially regarding his relationship with Chrysantheme, which oscillates between affection and the superficiality of their arranged connection. As he prepares to leave, the protagonist grapples with feelings of detachment and nostalgia, ultimately finding a sense of clarity and resolution as he bids farewell to this ephemeral chapter of his life. The vivid descriptions of Japan's landscapes and customs serve to enrich the emotional tapestry of the story, leaving readers with a lingering sense of bittersweet reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Japan -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 98167 2025-10-02T09:21:55.446928 text/html 97988 2025-01-08T22:37:39.827676 text/html 114244 2025-10-02T09:22:00.652894 application/epub+zip 113852 2025-10-02T09:21:58.211900 application/epub+zip 103983 2025-10-02T09:21:57.165989 application/epub+zip 266177 2025-10-02T09:22:02.451972 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 253970 2025-10-02T09:22:00.016982 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221199 2022-09-02T12:38:36.029161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 85025 2025-10-02T09:21:55.224918 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 80180 2021-01-09T03:40:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17658 2025-10-02T09:22:02.674911 application/rdf+xml 17419 2025-10-02T09:21:57.651967 image/jpeg 4282 2025-10-02T09:21:57.410003 image/jpeg 33345 2021-01-09T03:40:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 115063 2025-10-02T09:21:55.459949 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