The Lady of the Decoration

The Lady of the Decoration is a novel written by Frances Little. The story follows the life of a young American woman named Alice Adams, who travels to Japan as a missionary during the early 20th century. Alice is tasked with teaching English to Japanese schoolchildren and quickly adapts to the new culture and way of life.Throughout the novel, Alice experiences the joys and challenges of living in a foreign country. She forms close relationships with her fellow missionaries and the Japanese people she meets, including a young girl named Hatsu who becomes her student and friend.As Alice becomes more involved in the local community, she witnesses firsthand the impact of war and political unrest on the Japanese people. She also grapples with her own feelings of homesickness and the difficulties of being so far from her family and friends.The Lady of the Decoration is a poignant and beautifully written novel that explores themes of cultural exchange, personal growth, and the enduring power of human connection. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Japan, as well as those who enjoy character-driven stories with a strong sense of place.1907. Frances Little (pseudonym of Fannie Macaulay) begins The Lady of the Decoration: My dearest Mate: Behold a soldier on the eve of battle! I am writing this in a stuffy little hotel room and I don't dare stop whistling for a minute. You could cover my courage with a postage stamp. In the morning I sail for the Flowery Kingdom, and if the roses are waiting to strew my path it is more than they have done here for the past few years.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.