Pathway to Japanese Literature
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| Original Title | 道標 |
|---|---|
| Author | 宮本 百合子 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Female Author |
| Summary | Nobuko Sasa, a spirited Japanese writer, ventures to Moscow in 1927. Her journey, initially a quest to observe a new society, shatters her sheltered existence, exposing her to raw vitality and profound social experiments. As she navigates the rapidly transforming Soviet Union and a turbulent Europe, Nobuko confronts stark political realities, complex personal relationships, and the haunting legacy of war and poverty. She grapples with her identity, her purpose as an artist, and the relentless demands of a world caught between old traditions and revolutionary ideals. Each encounter, from the electric energy of Moscow’s streets to the silent battlefields of Verdun, forces her to question her place and her voice. Can one woman truly forge a path of unwavering truth when every step forward means shedding pieces of her past, her people, and even herself? |
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