A spring-time case : (Otsuya koroshi) by Jun'ichiro Tanizaki

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Author Tanizaki, Jun'ichiro, 1886-1965
Translator Iwado, Z. Tamotsu, 1891?-1946
Uniform Title Otsuya koroshi. English
Title A spring-time case : (Otsuya koroshi)
Original Publication Tokyo: The Japan Times, 1927.
Series Title Masterpieces of contemporary Japanese fiction. The Japan Times' series
Note Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "A Spring-Time Case" (Otsuya koroshi) by Jun'ichiro Tanizaki is a novel written in the early 20th century, during the Taisho era of Japan. It centers around the complex lives of its characters, particularly focusing on a young man named Shinsuké who is in love with Tsuya, the daughter of his employer. The story explores themes of passion, societal expectations, and the tensions between personal desires and societal norms in the context of the geisha culture of Japan. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Shinsuké, who is navigating the emotional turmoil of his unfulfilled love for Tsuya while managing the constraints of his societal position as a servant. As both he and Tsuya express a desire to escape their current lives, the narrative sets the stage for their relationship's complexity and the struggles they face. Shinsuké grapples with his feelings of inadequacy and conflicting desires while the details of their lives unfold in the backdrop of a shifting societal landscape. The beginning hints at the intertwining destinies of the characters, indicating a rich narrative full of cultural nuance and personal conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject Japanese fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 73132
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 14, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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