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The narrative follows a young man's challenging two-month experience as an assistant mathematics teacher in a provincial Japanese middle school during the 1890s. Struggling with the monotony of rural life and the antics of both students and faculty, he embodies impulsiveness and a strong sense of justice. His conflicts with the head teacher, "Red Shirt," lead to escalating tensions, culminating in a dramatic escape alongside his colleague "Porcupine." Ultimately, he returns to the comfort of his emotional anchor, Kiyo, the family retainer.
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Botchan, Natsume S¿seki
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Botchan
- Subtitle
- (Master Darling)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Natsume S¿seki
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 172
- ISBN13
- 9781609622213
- Series
- Original title
- Botchan
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative follows a young man's challenging two-month experience as an assistant mathematics teacher in a provincial Japanese middle school during the 1890s. Struggling with the monotony of rural life and the antics of both students and faculty, he embodies impulsiveness and a strong sense of justice. His conflicts with the head teacher, "Red Shirt," lead to escalating tensions, culminating in a dramatic escape alongside his colleague "Porcupine." Ultimately, he returns to the comfort of his emotional anchor, Kiyo, the family retainer.