The shadow of the East

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hull, E. M. (Edith Maude), 1880-1947

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Shadow of the East" by E. M. Hull is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily in the exotic backdrop of Japan, following Jermyn Atherton, an American millionaire, and his interactions with his English friend Barry Craven, who has a complex relationship with a Japanese girl named O Hara San. The narrative explores themes of love, cultural clash, and the repercussions of choices made in the pursuit of happiness. The opening of the novel introduces a glamorous scene set on a yacht off the coast of Yokohama, where Atherton is joined by Craven and his brother Leslie. They engage in witty banter, revealing Craven's deep connection to Japan and its culture, while also providing insights into Atherton's troubled marriage and his longing to reconnect with his wife. As the story progresses, tensions surrounding love and identity emerge, especially in the interactions between Craven and O Hara San, highlighting both the allure and complexities of their relationship. Craven's internal conflict becomes more pronounced as he grapples with his feelings for O Hara and the implications of their cultural differences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Text file produced by Anne Reshnyk, Lois Gaudard, Gloria Bryant, Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shadow_of_the_East

Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-05-01