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Nisseijo [The Songs of the Sun and Stars]
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Nisseijo [The Songs of the Sun and Stars]

written by Frances Hawks Cameron Burnett, 1884-1957 (Tokyo Metropolis: Haruchiyo Uji, 1921), 109 page(s)
Nisseijo, or The Sun and the Stars, published in 1921, consists of thirty-five poems in the traditional waka form written in Japanese, followed by several poems written in English. With each waka poem, Burnett provides information in English, including the purpose of the poem or the specific context in which she c...
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Nisseijo [The Songs of the Sun and Stars]

written by Frances Hawks Cameron Burnett, 1884-1957 (Tokyo Metropolis: Haruchiyo Uji, 1921), 109 page(s)
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Nisseijo, or The Sun and the Stars, published in 1921, consists of thirty-five poems in the traditional waka form written in Japanese, followed by several poems written in English. With each waka poem, Burnett provides information in English, including the purpose of the poem or the specific context in which she composed it, a literal translation and an interpretation, in order to help English-speaking readers understand the spirit and nature of... Nisseijo, or The Sun and the Stars, published in 1921, consists of thirty-five poems in the traditional waka form written in Japanese, followed by several poems written in English. With each waka poem, Burnett provides information in English, including the purpose of the poem or the specific context in which she composed it, a literal translation and an interpretation, in order to help English-speaking readers understand the spirit and nature of Japanese classical poetry. The title of the book, 'The Sun and the Stars' refers to Japan and the United States through the symbolism of their respective flags. During this period, Japan, as an ambitious non-western nation, occupied an ambiguous position alongside the super powers. Burnett hoped this book would advance the understanding of Japan among English-speaking readers, and in particular aimed to use literature to promote friendly and peaceful relations between America and Japan. Show more Show less
Collection
Women and Social Movements, Modern Empires Since 1820
Field of Study
Women and Social Movements
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Frances Hawks Cameron Burnett, 1884-1957
Author / Creator
Frances Hawks Cameron Burnett, 1884-1957
Date Published / Released
1921
Publisher
Haruchiyo Uji
Topic / Theme
Political and Human Rights, Social Reform and Political Activism, Social and Cultural Rights, National Identity, Japanese, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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