Forastera en la ciudad del sogún : Una mujer japonesa y su mundo

The daughter of a Buddhist priest, Tsuneno was born in a rural Japanese village and was expected to lead a traditional life, much like her mother's. But after three divorces, and defying all the laws of the time that forbade peasants from leaving the countryside, she ran away to forge a future in the world's largest city: Edo (modern-day Tokyo), a metropolis of a million inhabitants where citizens waged a daily cultural battle against the samurai caste. With Tsuneno as our guide, we experience the drama and ferment of Edo just before the arrival of the American fleet, which transformed Japan. During this pivotal moment in Japanese history, Tsuneno moved from one humble dwelling to another, married a masterless samurai, and eventually entered the service of a renowned city magistrate. Tsuneno's life offers us a glimpse into 19th-century Japanese culture and a unique perspective on an extraordinary woman who sacrificed her family and reputation to build a new life, defying social conventions.