{"product_id":"9788494421556","title":"Musashino and Other Stories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMusashino and Other Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together Kunikida Doppo's masterpiece, \"Musashino,\" alongside a carefully curated selection of his best short stories. \"Musashino\" is a text of exquisite lyricism that the author himself defined as a poem, much more than a simple travel diary. The four narratives that complete the volume—\"Old Gen,\" \"Meat and Potatoes,\" \"A Drunkard's Diary,\" and \"The Bamboo Gate\"—offer a radical contrast, immersing the reader in a harrowing reality where characters struggle in vain against the overwhelming power of nature. An essential work to discover the uniqueness of one of the great masters of modern Japanese literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into two clearly differentiated parts that showcase Doppo's versatility. On one hand, \"Musashino\" is a lyrical and contemplative evocation of the landscape of the Musashino plain, on the outskirts of Tokyo. Through poetic prose and deep sensitivity, the author captures the changing beauty of nature and the melancholy of the passage of time, creating a unique atmosphere of introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, the four stories that follow delve into the raw existence of ordinary individuals trapped by poverty, desire, and an implacable destiny. Far from the lyricism of the opening piece, these stories explore human despair, the struggle for survival, and the futility of trying to escape the natural and social forces that oppress them. The contrast between both sections offers a complete vision of Kunikida Doppo's narrative talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contemplation of nature and the beauty of the Japanese landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMelancholy, the passage of time, and the fleeting nature of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe individual's struggle against an adverse destiny and the forces of nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoverty, despair, and the rawness of human existence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between poetic idealization and the most harrowing reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for readers interested in classic Japanese literature from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It will also be of great interest to those seeking prose of high lyrical quality and sensitivity, as well as those who appreciate short stories with a strong emotional charge and social realism. It is a perfect read for those who wish to delve into the work of a fundamental author in Japan's transition toward literary modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exceptional introduction to the work of Kunikida Doppo, combining his most poetic facet with his rawest and most realistic narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to enjoy \"Musashino,\" one of the most emblematic and celebrated pieces of modern Japanese literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique literary contrast that enriches the understanding of the author's thematic and stylistic complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProfound short stories that invite reflection on the human condition and its relationship with the environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kunikida, Doppo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHIDORI BOOKS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, CLASSIC FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e GREAT CLASSICS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition brings together two sides of Kunikida Doppo's talent, offering the reader a complete and revealing literary experience. The inclusion of \"Musashino\" alongside stories of stark realism allows one to appreciate the breadth of his range, from the most refined poetic prose to the narration of the struggle for survival. It is a valuable publication for those who wish to explore the richness of classic Japanese literature beyond the most well-known authors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHIDORI BOOKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405407740251,"sku":"9788494421556","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849442155.jpg?v=1781826964","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494421556","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}