Adzuma, Or The Japanese Wife A Play In Four Acts (1893)

Adzuma, or The Japanese Wife, is a play written by Edwin Arnold in 1893. The play is set in Japan and follows the story of a young Japanese woman named Adzuma who marries an Englishman named Captain Harry Cleeve. Adzuma is torn between her love for her husband and her loyalty to her Japanese heritage. The play explores themes of cultural clash, love, and loyalty. The plot takes a dramatic turn when Adzuma's father, a samurai, arrives and demands that Adzuma return to her Japanese roots. The play culminates in a tragic ending that leaves the audience with a poignant message about the complexities of cultural identity and the power of love. Arnold's portrayal of Japanese culture and customs is rich and nuanced, providing a glimpse into the world of traditional Japan during the late 19th century. Overall, Adzuma, or The Japanese Wife, is a powerful and thought-provoking play that remains relevant to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.