_gai Mori Book order

Mori Ōgai, a foundational figure in modern Japanese literature, broke from previous generations with his early, confessional fiction, often drawing from personal experience. He later shifted to historical narratives, exploring the samurai code and the profound loyalty that led some warriors to follow their masters even in death. While his detached style in later works can seem austere, it possesses a stark integrity and strength that echo the samurai ideals he so admired.