Author: Sugimoto, Etsuko
Synopsis:
In "A Daughter of the Samurai" by Sugimoto, Etsuko, a young Japanese girl named Tsuneko is chosen to be educated in the Western ways and becomes one of the first Japanese women to study in America. Through her experiences, Tsuneko navigates the clash between traditional Japanese values and the modernization of her country, while also grappling with her own identity and the challenges of being a woman in a changing society.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Cultural
Themes: Tradition vs. Modernity, Identity, Gender Roles
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