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Sanshiro

Sanshiro

A Novel (Michigan Classics in Japanese Studies)
ClassicsLiterary Fiction
Pages
248
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

Sanshiro is a young man from the countryside who moves to Tokyo to attend university. He finds himself navigating a new world of academic challenges, social complexities, and burgeoning romantic interests. As he grapples with his identity and future, Sanshiro must decide where he truly belongs.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ReflectiveThought-ProvokingMelancholicIntellectual
Coming of Age

Genres

Classics Literary Fiction

About the author

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夏目漱石

Natsume Sōseki is a cornerstone of modern Japanese literature. He is widely recognized for novels such as "I Am a Cat" and "Sanshiro," which often explore themes of identity and societal change. His work offers a keen look at early 20th-century Japan.

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