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The Sho-Gun: An Original Comic Opera (1904)

The Sho-Gun: An Original Comic Opera (1904)

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ISBN10: 1104921359
ISBN13: 9781104921354
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.34 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Sho-Gun: An Original Comic Opera is a book written by George Ade and published in 1904. The book is a humorous take on the story of a shoemaker named Hiram Hawkins who is mistaken for the Shogun of Japan. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of Hiram as he navigates his way through Japanese culture and politics. The book is written in a comic opera style and includes songs and dialogue. The characters in the book are portrayed in a satirical manner, poking fun at the cultural differences between Japan and the United States. The book is a light-hearted and entertaining read that provides a unique perspective on the clash of cultures that occurred during the late 19th century. Overall, The Sho-Gun: An Original Comic Opera is a humorous and enjoyable book that is sure to entertain readers of all ages.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.

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