Of Nightingales That Weep
by Paterson, Katherine
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/No Dj
- ISBN 10
- 0690004850
- ISBN 13
- 9780690004854
- Seller
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Concord, California, United States
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About This Item
Harper Trophy, 1974. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dj. Wells, Haru. 12 mo., hardcover, VG ex junior high library copy in purple pictorial boards. No dj. 170 pp. As a member of the emperor's court, the beautiful daughter of a samurai warrior is caught in the fight between the Genji and Heike feudal clans. Her comfortable life is ripped apart.
Synopsis
Of Nightingales That Weep is a 1974 work of children's literature written by U.S. novelist Katherine Paterson. Set in medieval Japan, the novel tells the story of Takiko, the 11-year-old daughter of a slain samurai warrior. Takiko’s mother remarries Goro, a gentle but unattractive potter, whom Takiko loathes. When she matures into adulthood, Takiko is able to find employment in the court of the Japanese emperor. Eventually, she returns home and is able to reconcile her feelings towards Goro.
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- Bookseller
- bookwitch (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 76370
- Title
- Of Nightingales That Weep
- Author
- Paterson, Katherine
- Illustrator
- Wells, Haru
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Dj
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0690004850
- ISBN 13
- 9780690004854
- Publisher
- Harper Trophy
- Place of Publication
- N . Y.
- Date Published
- 1974
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