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| Original Title | 工場細胞 |
|---|---|
| Author | 小林 多喜二 |
| Genre | War & Social Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the relentless din of the H.S. Canning Factory, Morimoto, a disillusioned metalworker, navigates a world of clattering machines and stifling routines. While most workers cling to the illusion of "Y's Ford," a subtle undercurrent of discontent brews beneath their forced complacency. His life takes an unforeseen turn when he’s drawn into a clandestine network, tasked with forming "factory cells" to awaken his fellow laborers. Against a backdrop of looming industrial rationalization and powerful financial interests, Morimoto must secretly organize a workforce steeped in petty divisions and company loyalty. With allies like the sharp-witted O-Kimi, he faces the immense challenge of building a resistance from within, risking exposure, betrayal, and the very stability of their lives. The fight for their future, their dignity, and their very humanity begins amidst the factory's churning gears. |
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