Description
Shimei Futabatei's seminal work, "Ukigumo," often hailed as Japan's first modern novel, delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal change during the Meiji Restoration. The narrative follows Bunzo, a man caught between tradition and the burgeoning modern era, as his life is disrupted by the arrival of the ambitious and morally ambiguous Noboru. As Noboru maneuvers his way into Bunzo's professional and personal life, the novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle to define oneself amidst a rapidly transforming world. Futabatei masterfully captures the subtle shifts in social dynamics and the internal conflicts of characters navigating a period of profound cultural upheaval.
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paperback
Columbia Univ@press
Published Jan 1, 1951
381 pages
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First Published
1887
Language
jpn
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