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| Original Title | 惜みなく愛は奪う |
|---|---|
| Author | 有島 武郎 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Haunted by the hollow echo of a faith he thought he knew, an ordinary man confronts the unsettling truth of his own "hypocrisy." Plunged into existential turmoil, he embarks on a raw, unflinching journey of self-discovery, determined to unearth his true "individuality" beneath layers of societal expectation and conventional wisdom. He grapples with the seductive pull of intellectual life and the profound demands of an inner world aching for authentic expression. What he uncovers is a startling, radical vision of human connection—a love that, as he declares, "takes without reserve." But can such a fiercely possessive, deeply personal love truly lead to fulfillment, or will it only isolate him further in a world that champions sacrifice and devotion? |
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