Description
This collection delves into the profound and often unsettling depths of the human psyche, exploring themes of obsession, familial legacy, and the complex transition from childhood to adulthood. Through a series of interconnected novellas, the narrative grapples with the imagined madness of a father and the tragic reality of a son's intellectual disability, set against the backdrop of wartime Japan. The stories masterfully weave together elements of the grotesque and the sublime, challenging readers to confront societal prejudices and the raw, often uncomfortable, truths of human experience. With unflinching honesty and a unique literary voice, these tales offer a powerful examination of what it means to grow, to understand, and ultimately, to strive for a form of wisdom that transcends inherited burdens.
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Published Jan 1, 1929
ISBN: 9789020038231
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Details
First Published
1964
Language
eng
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Teach Us to Outgrow Our Madness by Kenzaburo Oe.