Hi-Mawari by Lafcadio Hearn (1894)
The novel revolves around a young Japanese woman who marries an American and moves to the United States. She struggles with cultural differences and her own identity, leading to a tragic confrontation with her past. The story explores themes of cultural dislocation, identity crisis, and the clash between traditional values and modernity.
By Lafcadio Hearn · First published 1894 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Fantasy, Coming-of-Age · 928 words
First lines
On the wooded hill behind the house Robert and I are looking for fairy-rings. Robert is eight years old, comely, and very wise; -I am a little more than seven,-and I reverence Robert. It is a glowing glorious August day; and the warm air is filled with sharp sweet scents of resin.
We do not find any fairy-rings; but we find a great many pine-cones in the high grass. I tell Robert the old Welsh story of the man who went to sleep, unawares, inside a fairy-ring, and so disappeared for seven years, and would never eat or speak after his friends had delivered him from the enchantment.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Lafcadio Hearn
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Fantasy, Coming-of-Age, Realism, Poetry
- Length: 928 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores deep emotional themes and character introspection, focusing on the complexities of human experience.
- Fantasy — Elements of magic and folklore, such as fairy-rings and goblins, are central to the narrative.
- Coming-of-Age — The story reflects the innocence and growth of childhood, highlighting the transition from naivety to a deeper understanding of the world.
- Realism — The depiction of everyday life and the characters' interactions ground the narrative in a relatable reality.
Tags
Japanese Folklore · Folk Tales · Mythology · Legends · Cultural Heritage · Anthropology · Ethnography · Traditional Stories · Fairy Tales · Supernatural Beings · Shintoism · Buddhism