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His beautiful hostess... began to sing a wild and beautiful air, 1919. Creator: Unknown
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His beautiful hostess... began to sing a wild and beautiful air, 1919. Creator: Unknown
His beautiful hostess, seating herself beside the koto, began to sing a wild and beautiful air, 1919. Strange and wonderful to relate, the song was none other than the self-same poem which Shunko had composed that very evening, and had left fluttering from the branch of the cherry-tree beneath whose canopy of bloom he had rested. Falling completely under the bewitchment of his surroundings, Shunko felt that he wished to stay there for evermore, and a pang smote his breast at the thought that he soon must separate, if only for a few hours, from his mystic lady of the vale of cherry-blossoms...Could it be that the spirit of the cherry-tree, to whose beauty he had dedicated his poem, had appeared to him in human form to reward him for his life-long fidelity? Illustration to " A Cherry-Flower Idyll", a story in " Romances of Old Japan", by Madame Yukio Ozaki. [Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Ltd, London, 1919]
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Blossom Character Cherry Blossom Hamilton Idyll Kent And Co Ltd Madame Yukio Ozaki Marshall Ozaki Ozaki Yei Ozaki Yei Theodora Ozaki Yukio Ozaki Yukio Madame Personification Personifying Romances Of Old Japan Samurai Simpkin Simpkin Marshall Hamilton Kent Co Ltd Spirit Yei Ozaki Yei Theodora Yei Theodora Ozaki Yukio Yukio Ozaki Playing An Instrument Shunko Vocalist
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In this print titled "His beautiful hostess. . . began to sing a wild and beautiful air, 1919" we are transported to the enchanting world of Old Japan. The creator of this mesmerizing scene remains unknown, adding an air of mystery and allure to the image. The photograph captures a moment filled with magic and wonder. A stunning woman, identified as the hostess, sits gracefully beside a traditional Japanese instrument called koto. As she begins to sing, her voice carries a haunting melody that resonates through the cherry blossom-filled vale. What makes this scene even more extraordinary is the revelation that the song being sung is none other than a poem composed by Shunko himself earlier that evening. The synchronicity between his creation and her performance deepens his connection with both her and nature. As he immerses himself in this ethereal setting, Shunko yearns for eternal presence within it. However, he knows that soon he must part ways with his mystical lady of cherry blossoms, if only temporarily. Could it be possible that the spirit of the very cherry tree which inspired him has taken human form? Is she here to reward him for his unwavering loyalty? This evocative illustration serves as an accompaniment to "A Cherry-Flower Idyll" one of many captivating stories found in "Romances of Old Japan" by Madame Yukio Ozaki. It transports us into a realm where beauty intertwines with spirituality and leaves us longing for more glimpses into this magical world.
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