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| Original Title | 安井夫人 |
|---|---|
| Author | 森 鴎外 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In an era where appearances dictated destiny, Yasui Nakahei was a man of profound intellect, yet his pockmarked face and single eye made him a figure of ridicule. As a distinguished scholar nearing thirty, the struggle to find him a suitable bride highlighted the chasm between his brilliant mind and his challenging exterior. Then, an unexpected event sends shockwaves through Kiyotake Village: the renowned "Beauty of the Hill," the young Osayo, makes an audacious and baffling choice. She offers to marry the man everyone whispers about as "the monkey." Defying societal expectations and embarking on a life of austere devotion, Osayo forsakes comfort and personal gratification. She dedicates herself utterly to Nakahei's demanding scholarly world, enduring immense hardship and profound personal tragedies, her quiet resolve an enigma to all. What extraordinary, unspoken hope fueled this woman's unwavering sacrifice, and what grand vision did her beautiful eyes fix upon, even as her own life faded away? |
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