Publisher's Synopsis
The Voice of the Valley is a novel written by the Japanese author Yone Noguchi and published in 1897. The story takes place in a small village in Japan and follows the life of a young girl named O-Yoshi. O-Yoshi is the daughter of a poor farmer and is known for her beautiful singing voice. She dreams of leaving the village and becoming a famous singer, but her father opposes her ambition and wants her to marry a wealthy farmer instead.As the story unfolds, O-Yoshi's singing attracts the attention of a wealthy merchant who offers to sponsor her career in Tokyo. O-Yoshi is torn between her love for singing and her duty to her family, but ultimately decides to pursue her dream. She travels to Tokyo and begins a successful career as a singer, but faces many challenges along the way.The Voice of the Valley is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of one's dreams. It offers a glimpse into the traditional Japanese way of life and the struggles that many women faced in pursuing their passions. Noguchi's writing is lyrical and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the rural landscape and the bustling city of Tokyo. Overall, this book is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
