A Daughter of Japan by F.D. Bone
In F.D. Bone’s novel A Daughter of Japan, the story follows the life of a young Japanese girl named Yuki. Yuki is the daughter of a wealthy Japanese family, and she is expected to follow the traditional path of a Japanese woman. However, Yuki has dreams of her own and she is determined to make them come true. Yuki is sent to a prestigious school in Tokyo, where she meets a group of friends who share her dreams and ambitions. Together, they form a tight-knit group and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, Yuki learns about the importance of friendship, loyalty, and courage. Yuki also discovers the harsh realities of life in Japan, and she must confront the prejudices and expectations of her society. As she struggles to find her place in the world, Yuki must decide between her dreams and the expectations of her family. In the end, Yuki must find the strength to follow her own path and make her own destiny.
By F.D. Bone · First published 1914 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Coming of Age, Family Drama · 6,801 words
First lines
SCENE. -- "A room in a Japanese house. It is tastefully furnished in a half-English, half-native style. A round table for meals. A sideboard with a tantalus. A piano, and one or two long bamboo chairs. A well-filled book-case. A verandah can be seen through the doorway."
"OMETSU is dressed in native costume. BELSON in flannels with broad felt hat. MAITLAND in riding breaches and blazer. SIMPSON in white drill, with white canvas shoes."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: F.D. Bone
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Coming of Age, Family Drama, Romance
- Length: 6,801 words
- Structure: 1 section, 187 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in Japan and follows the story of a young girl, suggesting a historical setting.
- Coming of Age — The book follows the story of a young girl, suggesting a coming of age narrative.
- Family Drama — The book follows the story of a young girl and her family, suggesting a family drama narrative.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a young girl and her romantic relationships, suggesting a romance narrative.
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British · Drama · Great Britain · Japan · Man-woman relationships · Officers · Royal Navy · away · back · belson · breakfast · come