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The Old Capital
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Author : Yasunari Kawabata
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2006-01-10
The Old Capital written by Yasunari Kawabata and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-10 with Fiction categories.
The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Yasunari Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capital tells the story of Chieko, the adopted daughter of a Kyoto kimono designer, Takichiro, and his wife, Shige. Set in the traditional city of Kyoto, Japan, this deeply poetic story revolves around Chieko who becomes bewildered and troubled as she discovers the true facets of her past. With the harmony and time–honored customs of a Japanese backdrop, the story becomes poignant as Chieko's longing and confusion develops.
Kyoto The Old Capital Of Japan 794 1869
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Author : Richard Arthur Brabazon Ponsonby-Fane
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1956
Kyoto The Old Capital Of Japan 794 1869 written by Richard Arthur Brabazon Ponsonby-Fane and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1956 with Japan categories.
The Old Capital
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Author : Yasunari Kawabata
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2010-05
The Old Capital written by Yasunari Kawabata and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05 with Fiction categories.
The Old Capital is one of the three novels cited specifically by the Nobel Committee when they awarded Kawabata the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968. With the ethereal tone and aesthetic styling characteristic of Kawabata's prose, The Old Capita...
Constantinople
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Author : William Holden Hutton
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2021-04-26
Constantinople written by William Holden Hutton and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-26 with Fiction categories.
'Constantinople' is a sketch of the history of Constantinople. It is the holiday-task, very pleasant to him, of a college don, to whom there is no city in the world so impressive and so fascinating as the ancient home of the Cæsars of the East. The college don is William Holden Hutton, who was a Fellow of St. John Baptist College, Oxford. The book traces the history of Constantinople from mediaeval times through to the Roman Empire rule and subsequently the Ottoman Turk Empire rule. It also examines the different architectural influences of major landmarks in the city.
The Old Capital
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Author : T'ien-hsin Chu
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2007-04-10
The Old Capital written by T'ien-hsin Chu and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-10 with Fiction categories.
Chu T'ien-hsin's The Old Capital is a brilliant evocation of Taiwan's literature of nostalgia and remembrance. The novel is centered on the question, "Is it possible that none of your memories count?" and explores the reliability of remembrances and the thin line that separates fact from fantasy. Comprised of four thematically linked stories and a novella, The Old Capital focuses on the cultural and psychological realities of contemporary Taiwan. The stories are narrated by individuals who share an aching nostalgia for a time long past. Strolling through modern Taipei, they return to the lost, imperfect memories called forth by the smells and sensations of their city, and try to reconcile themselves to their rapidly changing world. The novella is built on the memories and recollections of a woman trying to make sense of herself and her homeland. After a trip to Kyoto to meet with a friend, she returns to Taipei, where, having been mistaken for a Japanese tourist, she revisits the sites of her youth using a Japanese colonial map of the city. Seeing Taipei anew, the narrator confronts the complex nature of her identity, embodied in the contrast between a serene and preserved Kyoto and a thoroughly modernized and chaotic Taipei. The growing angst of these narrators reflects a deeper anxiety over the legacy of Japan and America in Taiwan. The titles of the stories themselves-"Death in Venice," "Man of La Mancha," "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Hungarian Water"-reveal the strong currents of influence that run throughout the collection and shape the content and texture of the writing. In his meticulous translation, Howard Goldblatt captures the casual, intimate feel of Chu T'ien-hsin's writing while also maintaining its multiple layers of meaning. An intertextual masterpiece, The Old Capital is a moving and highly sensual meditation on the elasticity of memory and its power to shape personal identity.
Exploring Kyoto
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Author : Judith Clancy
language : en
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press, Inc.
Release Date : 2009-10-01
Exploring Kyoto written by Judith Clancy and has been published by Stone Bridge Press, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-01 with Travel categories.
New edition of the acclaimed guidebook to Japan's most popular tourist destination.
The Old Capital
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Author : Tianxin Zhu
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2007
The Old Capital written by Tianxin Zhu and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Drama categories.
Comprised of four thematically linked stories and a novella, "The Old Capital" focuses on the cultural and psychological realities of contemporary Taiwan. The stories are narrated by individuals who share an aching nostalgia for a time long past.
Constantinople The Story Of The Old Capital Of The Empire Classic Reprint
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Author : William Holden Hutton
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-11-25
Constantinople The Story Of The Old Capital Of The Empire Classic Reprint written by William Holden Hutton and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-25 with History categories.
Excerpt from Constantinople the Story of the Old Capital of the Empire I have referred to a great number of books of travel, as may be seen; it is impossible here to particularise them all. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Kyoto
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Author : Matthew Stavros
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2014-10-31
Kyoto written by Matthew Stavros and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-31 with History categories.
Kyoto was Japan’s political and cultural capital for more than a millennium before the dawn of the modern era. Until about the fifteenth century, it was also among the world’s largest cities and, as the eastern terminus of the Silk Road, it was a place where the political, artistic, and religious currents of Asia coalesced and flourished. Despite these and many other traits that make Kyoto a place of both Japanese and world historical significance, the physical appearance of the premodern city remains largely unknown. Through a synthesis of textual, pictorial, and archeological sources, this work attempts to shed light on Kyoto’s premodern urban landscape with the aim of opening up new ways of thinking about key aspects of premodern Japanese history. The book begins with an examination of Kyoto’s highly idealized urban plan (adapted from Chinese models in the eighth century) and the reasons behind its eventual failure. The formation of the suburbs of Kamigyō and Shimogyō is compared to the creation of large exurban temple-palace complexes by retired emperors from the late eleventh century. Each, it is argued, was a material manifestation of the advancement of privatized power that inspired a medieval discourse aimed at excluding “outsiders.” By examining this discourse, a case is made that medieval power holders, despite growing autonomy, continued to see the emperor and classical state system as the ultimate sources of political legitimacy. This sentiment was shared by the leaders of the Ashikaga shogunate, who established their headquarters in Kyoto in 1336. The narrative examines how these warrior leaders interacted with the capital’s urban landscape, revealing a surprising degree of deference to classical building protocols and urban codes. Remaining chapters look at the dramatic changes that took place during the Age of Warring States (1467–1580s) and Kyoto’s postwar revitalization under the leadership of Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Nobunaga’s construction of Nijō Castle in 1569 transformed Kyoto’s fundamental character and, as Japan’s first castle town, it set an example soon replicated throughout the archipelago. In closing, the book explores how Hideyoshi—like so many before him, yet with much greater zeal—used monumentalism to co-opt and leverage the authority of Kyoto’s traditional institutions. Richly illustrated with original maps and diagrams, Kyoto is a panoramic examination of space and architecture spanning eight centuries. It narrates a history of Japan’s premodern capital relevant to the fields of institutional history, material culture, art and architectural history, religion, and urban planning. Students and scholars of Japan will be introduced to new ways of thinking about old historical problems while readers interested in the cities and architecture of East Asia and beyond will benefit from a novel approach that synthesizes a wide variety of sources. For more on Kyoto: An Urban History of Japan’s Premodern Capital, visit www.kyotohistory.com.
Kyoto
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Author : John H. Martin
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2014-06-17
Kyoto written by John H. Martin and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-17 with Travel categories.
Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital and modern-day center of tourism and traditional culture, is one of the world's most beautiful and historic cities. Founded nearly 1,300 years ago and undamaged by the war, Kyoto today is the home of over 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, countless national treasures and 17 World Heritage sites, including the famed Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple. This book presents 29 easy–to–follow walking tours through Kyoto's history, its many unique districts and scenic areas full of charm and character. You'll discover not only the most renowned sites, such as the Silver Pavilion, the rock garden at Ryoan–ji Temple and the garden of the Heian Shrine, but also little–known areas off the beaten track. Much more than a guidebook, this volume tells the historical and cultural story of Kyoto's great monuments. The colorful tales, fascinating facts, larger–than–life characters and grand events that shaped the city and Japan at large will enthrall every reader. This updated and greatly expanded guide features over 100 color photos, full–color maps that trace each route and detailed diagrams of many individual sites.