The shrine by Walter J. Sheldon

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Author Sheldon, Walter J., 1917-1996
Title The shrine
Original Publication New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1956.
Note Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Shrine" by Walter J. Sheldon is a fantasy novella written in the mid-20th century. The narrative follows Edward Blair, a reporter for the English-language Tokyo Tribune, who reluctantly travels to a remote mountain to interview the monks of the Hataka shrine. The story explores themes of cultural understanding, the nature of reality, and the tension between scientific rationalism and mystical beliefs. As Edward Blair interacts with Naito, the high priest of the shrine, and Yuki, a mysterious young woman, he is drawn into their world of unusual phenomena that challenge his Western perspective. The narrative delves into Blair's skepticism as he dismisses Naito's mystical abilities as mere "magic tricks." However, he slowly begins to comprehend the deeper philosophical implications of Naito's teachings about psychokinesis and the limitations of Western scientific thinking. The encounter with Yuki evokes in him a profound emotional response, culminating in an understanding that transcends his initial cynicism, ultimately leaving him in contemplation about the nature of wisdom and control in a world steeped in mystery. Through this journey, Sheldon skillfully contextualizes a clash of cultures that speaks to the broader human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Journalists -- Fiction
Subject Americans -- Japan -- Fiction
Subject Psychic ability -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72175
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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