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| Original Title | 水害雑録 |
|---|---|
| Author | 伊藤 左千夫 |
| Genre | War & Social Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Itō Sachio, a poet and dairy farmer with eight children, navigates a life balanced between intellectual pursuits and the practicalities of his livelihood. But his carefully constructed world shatters when relentless, torrential rains transform into a devastating flood. As the waters rise, threatening his home, his precious dairy cattle, and the very lives of his dependents, Sachio is plunged into a desperate struggle for survival. Initially paralyzed by fear for his family, he is forced to confront his own cowardice, evacuating his herd through churning, chest-deep waters and navigating the heartless bureaucracy of a society unprepared for disaster. Stripped bare of his intellectual comforts, Sachio must battle not only the overwhelming force of nature but also the depths of his own despair. Can he protect his loved ones and his livelihood, or will this deluge wash away everything he holds dear, forcing a complete revolution of his life? |
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