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Kokoro (1914) is a novel by Natsume Soseki that delves into themes of isolation and identity during Japan's modernization. The story revolves around the narrator, who, while on vacation, meets an older man, Sensei, who becomes a mentor. The narrator begins visiting Sensei and his wife in their affluent Tokyo home. Over time, he senses a secret from Sensei's past, which his mentor promises to share when the moment is right. As the narrator's father falls ill amid the end of the Meiji era, he returns home to support his family. Despite the sorrow surrounding him, he longs for Sensei, who is aging. As his father's death approaches, the narrator receives a lengthy letter from Tokyo, revealing Sensei's life story filled with suffering and mistakes. This revelation deepens their connection and imparts wisdom to the narrator. Kokoro is a poignant exploration of morality, conflict, and the human experience, crafted by one of Japan's most celebrated writers. This edition features a beautifully designed cover and a professionally typeset manuscript, making it a classic work of Japanese literature accessible to modern readers.
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Kokoro
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Natsume S¿seki
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 238
- ISBN10
- 1513283294
- ISBN13
- 9781513283296
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Love, Family, Classics, Friendship, Plants, Japan, Memories, Adapted for Film, Asia, Japanese Literature, Herbs, Suicide, Guilt, Heritage, Tokyo, Intergenerational Relationships
- First published
- 1914
- Original title
- こころ
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- Kokoro (1914) is a novel by Natsume Soseki that delves into themes of isolation and identity during Japan's modernization. The story revolves around the narrator, who, while on vacation, meets an older man, Sensei, who becomes a mentor. The narrator begins visiting Sensei and his wife in their affluent Tokyo home. Over time, he senses a secret from Sensei's past, which his mentor promises to share when the moment is right. As the narrator's father falls ill amid the end of the Meiji era, he returns home to support his family. Despite the sorrow surrounding him, he longs for Sensei, who is aging. As his father's death approaches, the narrator receives a lengthy letter from Tokyo, revealing Sensei's life story filled with suffering and mistakes. This revelation deepens their connection and imparts wisdom to the narrator. Kokoro is a poignant exploration of morality, conflict, and the human experience, crafted by one of Japan's most celebrated writers. This edition features a beautifully designed cover and a professionally typeset manuscript, making it a classic work of Japanese literature accessible to modern readers.