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- 192 pages
- Reading time
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Set during the lively New Year's Eve celebrations, the collection features 20 short stories that explore the humorous and often cunning interactions between debtors and money lenders. Ihara Saikaku masterfully captures the essence of human nature, making his characters relatable even after three centuries. The introduction by scholar David J. Gundry highlights the enduring relevance of these tales, showcasing Saikaku's perceptive insights into societal dynamics and personal relationships.
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This Scheming World, Ihara Saikaku
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- This Scheming World
- Subtitle
- Classic Tales of Desire, Deception and Greed in Old Japan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ihara Saikaku
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9784805317105
- Description
- Set during the lively New Year's Eve celebrations, the collection features 20 short stories that explore the humorous and often cunning interactions between debtors and money lenders. Ihara Saikaku masterfully captures the essence of human nature, making his characters relatable even after three centuries. The introduction by scholar David J. Gundry highlights the enduring relevance of these tales, showcasing Saikaku's perceptive insights into societal dynamics and personal relationships.