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Set in 1920s Japan, the novel offers a rich tapestry of perspectives, weaving together the experiences of a foreign pilot and various locals during a disastrous trip to Enoshima. The author, a former WWI pilot, employs a deceptively simple style to explore themes of seduction, innocence, and cultural contrast. Through the eyes of characters like a poor girl, a hotel proprietress, and a geisha, the narrative shifts from light-hearted moments to deeper shadows, providing profound insights into Japanese society and the vibrant atmosphere of Tokyo during that era.
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The Honorable Picnic, Thomas Raucat
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- 2006
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- Title
- The Honorable Picnic
- Subtitle
- A 1920s Novel About Japan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Raucat
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Publisher
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 328
- ISBN13
- 9780710312006
- Category
- Social sciences, Ethnography
- Description
- Set in 1920s Japan, the novel offers a rich tapestry of perspectives, weaving together the experiences of a foreign pilot and various locals during a disastrous trip to Enoshima. The author, a former WWI pilot, employs a deceptively simple style to explore themes of seduction, innocence, and cultural contrast. Through the eyes of characters like a poor girl, a hotel proprietress, and a geisha, the narrative shifts from light-hearted moments to deeper shadows, providing profound insights into Japanese society and the vibrant atmosphere of Tokyo during that era.