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Watanna, Onoto
1875
1954
Babcock, Winnifred Eaton
Reeve, Winnifred Eaton
Eaton, Winnifred
Reeve, Winifred Eaton
The Honorable Miss Moonlight
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"The Honorable Miss Moonlight" by Onoto Watanna is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the tumultuous life of Lord Saito Gonji, a young Japanese nobleman, who finds himself caught between the expectations of his family and his longing for love. Central to the narrative is his betrothal to Ohano, a girl chosen by his parents, but Gonji's heart is captivated by Moonlight, a celebrated geisha known as the "Spider." At the start of the novel, the setting is established on a sultry evening in Japan as Gonji prepares to celebrate his upcoming marriage in the company of family and revelers. Despite the festive atmosphere, he struggles with his obligations to marry Ohano, feeling trapped and ensnared by societal expectations. Meanwhile, Moonlight emerges as a prominent figure in the tale, her rise to fame in the geisha world juxtaposed against Gonji's honorable lineage and the weight of tradition. Their paths intertwine as he is drawn to her beauty and spirit, leading to complex emotions and a conflict between duty and desire. The opening suggests a rich exploration of love, tradition, and the societal roles of men and women in early 20th-century Japan. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Japan -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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