Publisher's Synopsis
Eastward: Or A Buddhist Lover is a novel first published in 1890 by Lucy Klinck Rice Hosea. The book tells the story of a young woman named Edith, who is searching for spiritual enlightenment and meaning in her life. She travels to Japan, where she meets a young Buddhist monk named Yoritomo, who becomes her guide and mentor.As Edith learns more about Buddhism and the Japanese culture, she becomes increasingly drawn to Yoritomo and his teachings. However, their relationship is complicated by their differing beliefs and cultural backgrounds. Edith must navigate her feelings for Yoritomo while also reconciling her own spiritual journey.The novel explores themes of love, spirituality, cultural differences, and the search for meaning in life. It provides a glimpse into Japanese culture and Buddhism, as well as the challenges that arise when two people from different backgrounds fall in love. Overall, Eastward: Or A Buddhist Lover is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insights into the human experience.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.
