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Amélie Nothomb
132 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312272180
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Language: English
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According to ancient Japanese protocol, foreigners deigning to approach the emperor did so only with fear and trembling. Terror and self-abasement conveyed respect. Amélie, our well-intentioned and eager young Western heroine, goes to Japan to spe...
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Amélie Nothomb
132 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312272180
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
According to ancient Japanese protocol, foreigners deigning to approach the emperor did so only with fear and trembling. Terror and self-abasement conveyed respect. Amélie, our well-intentioned and eager young Western heroine, goes to Japan to spe...