Fear and trembling by Amélie Nothomb, Amélie Nothomb

Fear and trembling

Amélie Nothomb, Amélie Nothomb

132 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny reflective fast-paced
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According to ancient Japanese protocol, foreigners deigning to approach the emperor did so only with fear and trembling. Terror and self-abasement conveyed respect. Amélie, our well-intentioned and eager young Western heroine, goes to Japan to spe...

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