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Tradition vs. Modernity
How Short Fiction develops Tradition vs. Modernity.
The stories are set in a nostalgic Edo period, contrasting with emerging modern influences, such as the mention of a Dutch doctor's chloroform and the tension between old customs and changing social norms.
Where it surfaces
- Endnotes
The endnotes explain traditional customs such as Bon holidays, family succession, and geisha practices, contrasting them with modern perspectives.