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| Original Title | 壊滅の序曲 |
|---|---|
| Author | 原 民喜 |
| Genre | War & Social Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Adrift after personal tragedy, Seizo retreats to his besieged hometown, only to find it a city on the precipice. A chilling letter from a friend, foretelling a "violent shudder" and an "agonizing final day," ignites a creeping dread within him. As air raid alarms pierce the nights and the city reshapes itself for an inevitable battle, Seizo watches his fractured family—his brothers grappling with frantic evacuations and stubborn denial, his sister navigating a world of shifting allegiances. He observes the absurdity and the creeping fear, questioning his own purpose amidst the chaos. With every passing day, the city's fate hangs by a thread, unaware of the unprecedented devastation hurtling towards it. Will Seizo bear witness to its final moments, or will he too be consumed by the ultimate destruction. |
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