あめりか物語 (Amerika Monogatari) By: 永井荷風 (Kafu Nagai)
Amerika Monogatari by Kafu Nagai is a captivating tale that follows the journey of a young Japanese man who travels to America in search of adventure and self-discovery. The author expertly captures the protagonist's experiences as he navigates the bustling streets of New York City, encounters a variety of characters, and grapples with the complexities of cultural differences. Nagai's writing style is engaging and vivid, providing readers with a detailed and insightful look into the protagonist's thoughts and emotions. The novel beautifully depicts the clash between traditional Japanese values and the fast-paced, modern lifestyle of America, offering a nuanced exploration of identity and belonging. Overall, Amerika Monogatari is a thought-provoking and enlightening read that delves into themes of cultural exchange, personal growth, and the universal desire for connection. Nagai's masterful storytelling and rich character development make this novel a truly unforgettable and impactful reading experience. First Page: (This file was produced from images generously made available by Kindai Digital Library) Notes on the signs in the text 《...》 shows ruby (short runs of text alongside the base text to indicate pronunciation). Eg. 其《そ》｜ marks the start of a string of ruby attached characters. Eg. 十三｜年目《ねんめ》［＃...］ explains the formatting of the original text. Eg. ［＃ここから字下げ］あめりか物語　明治三十六年の秋十月の頃より米國に遊びて今茲明治四十年　の夏七月フランスに向ひてニューヨークを去るに臨み、日頃　旅窗に書き綴りたるものを採り集めて、あめりかものがたり　と題し、謹んでわが恩師にして恩友なる小波山人巖谷先生の　机下に呈す。明治四十年十一月里昻にて永井荷風。　船房夜話　何處《いづこ》にしても陸を見る事の出來ない航海は、殆ど堪へ難い程無聊《ぶれう》に苦しめられるものであるが、橫濱から亞米利加《あめりか》の新開地シアトルの港へ通ふ航海、此れもその一ツであらう。　出帆した日、故�... Continue reading book >>

あめりか物語 (Amerika Monogatari) By: 永井荷風 (Kafu Nagai)

Amerika Monogatari by Kafu Nagai is a captivating tale that follows the journey of a young Japanese man who travels to America in search of adventure and self-discovery. The author expertly captures the protagonist's experiences as he navigates the bustling streets of New York City, encounters a variety of characters, and grapples with the complexities of cultural differences.

Nagai's writing style is engaging and vivid, providing readers with a detailed and insightful look into the protagonist's thoughts and emotions. The novel beautifully depicts the clash between traditional Japanese values and the fast-paced, modern lifestyle of America, offering a nuanced exploration of identity and belonging.

Overall, Amerika Monogatari is a thought-provoking and enlightening read that delves into themes of cultural exchange, personal growth, and the universal desire for connection. Nagai's masterful storytelling and rich character development make this novel a truly unforgettable and impactful reading experience.

First Page:

(This file was produced from images generously made available by Kindai Digital Library)

Notes on the signs in the text

《...》 shows ruby (short runs of text alongside the base text to indicate pronunciation). Eg. 其《そ》

｜ marks the start of a string of ruby attached characters. Eg. 十三｜年目《ねんめ》

［＃...］ explains the formatting of the original text. Eg. ［＃ここから字下げ］

あめりか物語

　明治三十六年の秋十月の頃より米國に遊びて今茲明治四十年　の夏七月フランスに向ひてニューヨークを去るに臨み、日頃　旅窗に書き綴りたるものを採り集めて、あめりかものがたり　と題し、謹んでわが恩師にして恩友なる小波山人巖谷先生の　机下に呈す。明治四十年十一月里昻にて永井荷風。

　船房夜話

　何處《いづこ》にしても陸を見る事の出來ない航海は、殆ど堪へ難い程無聊《ぶれう》に苦しめられるものであるが、橫濱から亞米利加《あめりか》の新開地シアトルの港へ通ふ航海、此れもその一ツであらう。　出帆した日、故�... Continue reading book >>

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