Tsunenos Reise
Eine moderne Frau im Japan des 19. Jahrhunderts
Amy Stanley Reihenfolge der Bücher
Amy Stanley taucht in das frühneuzeitliche Japan ein, insbesondere in die Metropole Edo (das heutige Tokio), um verborgene Geschichten aufzudecken. Als Sozialhistorikerin widmet sie sich mit Freude den Archiven, durchforstet Korrespondenzen und Einkaufslisten aus der Vergangenheit, um das Leben gewöhnlicher Menschen zum Leben zu erwecken. Ihre Arbeit beleuchtet bisher unbekannte Aspekte der Gesellschaft, von Samurai bis hin zu den alltäglichen Realitäten im historischen Edo. Stanley bringt eine einzigartige Perspektive in die historische Forschung ein und lässt die Vergangenheit für den modernen Leser lebendig werden.
- 2021
- 2020
Stranger in the Shogun's City: A Japanese Woman and Her World
- 352 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
A compelling exploration of a notable figure's life, this biography delves into the complexities of their personal and professional journey. It highlights key events, relationships, and the impact of their work on society, offering readers a nuanced understanding of their legacy. The narrative is rich with details that illuminate the subject's character and the historical context surrounding their achievements, making it an insightful read for those interested in influential lives and their contributions to the world.
- 2020
The daughter of a Buddhist priest, Tsuneno was born in 1804 in a village in Japan's snow country and was expected to lead a life much like her mother's. Instead -- after three divorces and with a temperament much too strong-willed for her family's approval -- she ran away to follow her own path in Edo, the city we now call Tokyo. Stranger in the Shogun's City is a portrait of one woman as she endeavours to recreate herself and her life, and provides a window into the drama and excitement of Japan at a pivotal moment in history.
