Pathway to Japanese Literature
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| Original Title | 蘭学事始 |
|---|---|
| Author | 菊池 寛 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In Edo-period Japan, physician Sugita Genpaku practices medicine rooted in tradition, yet yearns for deeper understanding. His world is upended by a forbidden human dissection, where the stark reality of the body shatters centuries of ancient wisdom and reveals the astonishing truth of a Dutch anatomical atlas. This electrifying revelation ignites an impossible quest: to translate the impenetrable *Tafel Anatomia*. Alongside the meticulous Maeno Ryōtaku and a handful of dedicated scholars, Genpaku confronts a monumental challenge—deciphering an unknown language with no dictionary, word by agonizing word. With every translated sentence, they risk their reputations, defy established norms, and race against time to bring revolutionary knowledge to a nation desperate for progress. Will their tireless efforts illuminate the path to a new era of healing? |
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