""The Eta Maiden And The Hatamoto"" is a historical fiction novel written by A. B. Mitford. The story is set in feudal Japan and revolves around the lives of two individuals from different social classes - an eta maiden and a hatamoto. The eta maiden, named O'Yon�����, belongs to the lowest social class in Japan and is shunned by society due to her status as an outcast. The hatamoto, named Matsuo, is a samurai and belongs to the highest social class in Japan.The novel follows the unlikely love story between O'Yon����� and Matsuo, who fall in love despite the societal barriers that separate them. The story explores the themes of love, social class, and the rigid caste system of feudal Japan. The novel also delves into the political and cultural landscape of Japan during this time period and provides a detailed insight into the lives of people from different social classes.Overall, ""The Eta Maiden And The Hatamoto"" is a captivating historical fiction novel that provides a unique perspective on feudal Japan and the societal norms that governed it. The novel is well-written and engaging, and it offers readers a glimpse into the lives of people from different social classes and the challenges they faced in a highly stratified society.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tales of Old Japan, by A. B. Mitford. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132625.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.