Project Gutenberg 2021-06-11 Public domain in the USA. 226 Noyes, Alfred 1880 1958 The Flower of Old Japan, and Other Poems Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Flower of Old Japan" by Alfred Noyes is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This book transports readers into a fantastical realm inspired by Japan, weaving a narrative that blends elements of childhood imagination, adventure, and exploration. The poems not only evoke vivid imagery of a dreamlike society filled with wonder and nostalgia but also delve into deeper themes of innocence and existential contemplation. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to a prelude that invites individuals who have experienced the beauty of fantastical lands to recall the enchanting aspects of "Old Japan." The tone is whimsical and nostalgic, setting the stage for a journey that merges childlike wonder with a quest for deeper understanding. Imagery of magical landscapes, such as purple cherry trees and curious mandarin merchants, hints at the rich culture and imagery inspired by Japan. It alludes to characters such as a tall thin man and a grumpy dwarf, showcasing themes of adventure, fantasy, and the whimsical nature of childhood dreams. This enchanting beginning prepares the reader for more tales of imagination and beauty that explore both external landscapes and the internal realms of the soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry -- 20th century Japan -- Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy 239013 2025-07-26T05:59:47.630800 text/html 223160 2024-10-18T14:22:10 text/html 337485 2025-07-26T05:59:58.764726 application/epub+zip 337344 2025-07-26T05:59:50.593802 application/epub+zip 123418 2025-07-26T05:59:48.872779 application/epub+zip 455298 2025-07-26T06:00:02.512744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 413461 2025-07-26T05:59:56.466753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196231 2022-09-29T14:05:50.942885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144984 2025-07-26T05:59:46.418784 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 125005 2024-10-18T14:22:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16450 2025-07-26T06:00:02.677707 application/rdf+xml 17061 2025-07-26T05:59:49.034800 image/jpeg 2551 2025-07-26T05:59:48.955785 image/jpeg 317598 2025-07-26T05:59:47.654785 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