The Little God Ebisu (1914)

The Little God Ebisu is a novel written by Beulah Marie Dix and published in 1914. The story is set in Japan and follows the life of a young girl named Omi, who is the daughter of a Japanese nobleman. Omi is deeply in love with her childhood friend, a young man named Taro, who is the son of a fisherman. However, their love is forbidden because of their different social statuses.Meanwhile, the little god Ebisu, who is the god of fishermen and luck, becomes fascinated with Omi and decides to intervene in her life. He helps her to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of her love for Taro and leads her on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening.As Omi navigates the complexities of Japanese society, she learns about the power of love, friendship, and faith. The Little God Ebisu is a tale of romance, adventure, and spiritual enlightenment that offers a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of Japan.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.