The American Diary of a Japanese Girl: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The American Diary of a Japanese Girl is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Noguchi, Yoné (1875–1947).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The American Diary of a Japanese Girl" by Yoné Noguchi is a novel published in 1902. Marketed as the authentic diary of an 18-year-old Japanese visitor named "Miss Morning Glory," it chronicles her transcontinental journey across America with her uncle. From San Francisco's high society to Chicago and New York, she befriends Americans, experiments with various occupations, and offers satirical observations on American life and culture. The novel was actually written by male poet Yoné Noguchi, making it the first English-language novel published in the United States by a Japanese writer.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The American Diary of a Japanese Girl
- Author credits: Noguchi, Yoné (1875–1947)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Japan -- Fiction
- Japanese -- United States -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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