| Author |
Nagai, Kafu, 1879-1959 |
| Title |
腕くらべ
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| Alternate Title |
Ude kurabe
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 96.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geisha_in_Rivalry
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| Credits |
Produced by Kaoru Tanaka and Sachiko Hill
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| Summary |
"腕くらべ" by Nagai Kafu is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of individuals connected to the traditional Japanese entertainment world, focusing on the complicated relationships between men and women in this social sphere. The narrative appears to reflect the author's observations on love, ambition, and regret within the changing societal backdrop of Japan. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Yoshioka, who encounters an old acquaintance, the actress Koma, in a bustling theater environment. This chance meeting stirs nostalgic recollections of their past, highlighting Yoshioka's inner thoughts on the passage of time and changes in his life. As he grapples with his memories and current circumstances, Koma also reflects on her own life’s trajectory, suggesting a deeper interplay of emotions and past connections that will likely unfold throughout the novel. The opening sets a tone for exploring the characters' intertwined fates against the vibrant yet fleeting nature of the entertainment world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Japanese |
| LoC Class |
PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Geishas -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Tokyo (Japan) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34636 |
| Release Date |
Dec 13, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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