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 Project Gutenberg 2012-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 242 Hearn, Lafcadio 1850 1904 Koizumi, Yakumo Hearn, Patrick Lafcadio Xiaoquan, Bayun Kimiko, and Other Japanese Sketches Kimiko -- The nun of the temple of Amida -- Haru. Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Kimiko, and Other Japanese Sketches" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of literary sketches written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, beauty, and the complex emotional lives of women in Japan, particularly through the lens of the geisha culture. Hearn, a celebrated writer and interpreter of Japanese culture, offers readers a glimpse into the intricacies of life in Japan, particularly during a time of societal transition. The collection is anchored by the poignant narrative of "Kimiko," which tells the story of a young geisha, Kimiko, who captures the hearts of many while navigating the intricate dynamics of her profession. Trained to charm and entertain, Kimiko's journey leads her to grapple with her identity and desires amidst societal expectations. She is both revered and objectified, illustrating the duality of beauty and the fragility of human connections. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of traditional Japanese aesthetics and profound emotional depth, bringing forth the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the search for personal redemption. The sketches reflect Hearn's deep appreciation and understanding of Japanese culture while connecting universal themes of longing and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41579/41579-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Women -- Japan -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 79514 2025-08-16T17:23:23.766123 text/html 55467 2024-10-23T12:44:05 text/html 237823 2025-08-16T17:23:25.908147 application/epub+zip 236455 2025-08-16T17:23:24.263112 application/epub+zip 93382 2025-08-16T17:23:24.018145 application/epub+zip 281538 2025-08-16T17:23:27.511101 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273382 2025-08-16T17:23:25.672148 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 130769 2022-09-19T04:49:48.031887 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 68247 2025-08-16T17:23:23.316103 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48474 2024-10-23T12:44:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16439 2025-08-16T17:23:27.645082 application/rdf+xml 33707 2025-08-16T17:23:24.089134 image/jpeg 4840 2025-08-16T17:23:24.053127 image/jpeg 234052 2025-08-16T17:23:23.783151 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia