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The Many Hues of FlowersAuthor: Koda Rohan
| Original Title | 花のいろ／＼ |
|---|---|
| Author | 幸田 露伴 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a world where blossoms whisper secrets of human virtue and folly, each petal unfolds tales of elegance, resilience, and quiet rebellion. A Japanese apricot tree transforms crumbling walls into scenes of grace, mirroring noble souls who elevate their surroundings. Red plum blossoms, fragrant and defiant, challenge pretentious tastes, while peonies bloom as testaments to devotion—their splendor a reward for tender care. Osmanthus flaunts subtlety, its scent slipping through shutters like a recluse’s verse, and pomegranate flowers burn with untamed fervor, piercing weary hearts. From the sulking gardenia shrouded in shadows to the narcissus—a recluse preserving purity—each bloom embodies paradoxes: fragility and strength, vulgarity and refinement. Chrysanthemums defy decay, their colors a chorus of human endeavor and nature’s perfection, while morning glories inspire redemption in a fallen merchant’s heart. Through storms and stillness, these flowers become mirrors to the soul, inviting readers to wander gardens where beauty transcends sight, stirring contemplation of life’s fleeting yet profound poetry. |
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