Description
In the rigid social landscape of late 19th-century Tokyo, a young woman named Otama finds herself bound to a life of quiet desperation as the mistress of a wealthy moneylender. Her world, steeped in societal expectations, is unexpectedly stirred by the gentle presence of Okada, a compassionate medical student, sparking a connection that defies the era's strictures. Mori Ōgai's masterful narrative delicately explores the profound ache of unfulfilled desires and the silent battles waged by individuals caught between tradition and the burgeoning currents of modernity. This timeless classic delves into the universal themes of longing, vulnerability, and the bittersweet pursuit of freedom and love within a society on the cusp of change.
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ببلومانيا للنشر والتوزيع
Published Jan 15, 2025
154 pages
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Details
First Published
2025
Language
jpn
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Wild Geese by Ogai Mori.