Madame Chrysantheme — Complete by Pierre Loti

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Author Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
Title Madame Chrysantheme — Complete
Note Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Madame Chrysantheme — Complete" by Pierre Loti is a novel written in the late 19th century, reflecting the author's fascination with Japan during his naval service. The story is a semi-autobiographical tale of a young Frenchman’s encounter with Japanese culture, highlighting his romantic aspirations and the complexities of intercultural relationships, particularly focused on the character of Madame Chrysantheme, a Japanese woman who becomes his wife. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, aboard a ship, eagerly anticipates arriving in Japan and dreams of marrying a petite, exquisite Japanese woman. As the ship approaches Nagasaki, the narrative vividly describes the enchanting landscape and the protagonist's romanticized visions of love and life in Japan. However, once ashore, he is confronted by the bustling and often chaotic reality of the port, and his idealistic expectations begin to clash with what he encounters. He ultimately meets his fiancé, Mademoiselle Jasmin, whom he finds unappealing, leading to a surprising turn as he shows interest in Madam Chrysantheme, setting the stage for his further romantic adventures and explorations within this new and exotic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Japan -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 3995
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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