
The listener is welcomed into a dreamlike world where the rhythm of ancient Japanese poetry meets the crackle of a distant battlefield. A vivid prologue paints a calendar of blooming flowers, each month rendered as a brush‑stroke of color and scent, while a gentle muse guides the verses through silk scarves and crimson ink. Early on, the narrative drifts toward a seaside fortress, its towering walls and restless warriors hinting at a looming clash between tradition and conquest.
Interwoven with the haunting chants of geisha and the subtle twang of koto strings, the work balances delicate intimacy with the stark clang of swords. The author's lyrical style shifts fluidly from serene garden scenes to the tense anticipation of an approaching storm, inviting listeners to imagine both the perfume of cherry blossoms and the metallic taste of war. This opening suite sets a tone of reverent observation, making the piece feel like an auditory tapestry of art, honor, and the first tremors of conflict.
Language
nl
Duration
~1 hours (69K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Netherlands: Johan Pieterse, 1903.
Credits
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg
Release date
2023-05-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1870–1943
A Dutch poet and translator with a taste for compact, finely shaped verse, he is especially remembered for bringing Japanese poetry into Dutch literary life. His work moved between symbolism, world literature, and a quiet, reflective lyric voice.
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