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| Original Title | 虞美人草 |
|---|---|
| Author | 夏目 漱石 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Kiyozo Ono, a poet of modern Tokyo, meticulously crafts a future of academic renown and social standing, his ambition entwined with the captivating Fujio. But his carefully ordered world shatters with the unexpected arrival of a benefactor from his past and his shy daughter, Sayoko, whose quiet presence rekindles a forgotten promise. Torn between a glittering, advantageous future and the solemn weight of old loyalties, Ono finds himself trapped in a moral labyrinth. As rivalries ignite and secrets unravel, he must navigate treacherous social currents where truth and deceit intertwine. Will Ono find the courage to confront his past and choose his destiny, or will the intricate dance of human desires lead to an unforeseen tragedy? |
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