Madame Butterfly; Purple Eyes; A Gentleman Of Japan And A Lady; Kito; Glory (1904)

Madame Butterfly; Purple Eyes; A Gentleman Of Japan And A Lady; Kito; Glory (1904) is a collection of five short stories written by John Luther Long. The first story, Madame Butterfly, tells the tragic tale of a Japanese geisha who falls in love with an American naval officer, only to be betrayed and abandoned by him. The second story, Purple Eyes, is a romantic tale of a young Japanese woman with striking purple eyes who captures the heart of a Japanese nobleman. The third story, A Gentleman Of Japan And A Lady, is a humorous account of a Japanese man and a foreign woman who fall in love but struggle to overcome cultural differences. The fourth story, Kito, is a haunting tale of a young Japanese woman who is haunted by the ghost of her dead lover. The final story, Glory, is a poignant account of a young Japanese woman who sacrifices her own happiness to save her family's honor. Overall, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into Japanese culture and society at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.