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| Original Title | 和太郎さんと牛 |
|---|---|
| Author | 新美 南吉 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Wataro, a humble ox driver, cherishes his old, decrepit cow almost as much as his sake. His life is a quiet routine, yet beneath the surface lies a poignant past and a deep yearning for a child. One evening, in a rare act of gratitude, he allows his faithful cow to indulge in sake lees, leading to both man and beast becoming utterly intoxicated. This unprecedented revelry shatters their predictable journey home, sending them on a bewildering detour through mysterious landscapes, defying all logic and perception. As worried villagers mount a frantic search, Wataro and his cow stumble through an unknown realm. Will this extraordinary night lead to ruin, or can a drunken deviation from the ordinary path unlock the answer to a man's deepest, unspoken wish? |
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