Kokoro (1914) is a novel by Natsume Sōseki. Set during a period of
modernization in Japan, Kokoro is a story of family, faith, and
tragedy that explores timeless themes of isolation and identity.
Spanning generations, Kokoro is a classic novel from one of
Japan’s most successful twentieth century writers. Tradition and
change, life and death—such are the subjects of Sōseki’s
masterful, understated tale of unassuaged guilt. On vacation with a
friend, the narrator meets an older man who becomes a patient
mentor for the young student. Soon, he begins visiting Sensei and
his wife at their home in Tokyo, where they live an affluent,
simple life. As the years go by, the narrator becomes aware of a
secret from Sensei’s past, which his mentor promises to reveal
when the time is right. When his father falls ill—around the time
of the end of Meiji society—the narrator returns home to be
closer to his family. As he tries to remain positive around so much
sorrow, he begins to miss his Sensei, who is now getting old
himself. As his father prepares to leave the mortal world, the
narrator receives a lengthy letter from Tokyo, containing his
Sensei’s story within. As one era merges into the next, he reads
of the suffering and mistakes his Sensei experienced and incurred
on his path through life, drawing them closer and leaving the
narrator with some wisdom to remember him by. Eminently human,
Kokoro is a beloved story of isolation, morality, and conflict from
a master of Japanese fiction. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Natsume
Sōseki’s Kokoro is a classic work of Japanese literature
reimagined for modern readers.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions—Voices From API |
Release date: |
May 2021 |
Authors: |
Natsume Sōseki
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
238 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-8329-6 |
Categories: |
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Fiction >
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LSN: |
1-5132-8329-4 |
Barcode: |
9781513283296 |
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