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| Original Title | 旅愁 |
|---|---|
| Author | 横光 利一 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Yashiro, a Japanese scholar, embarks on a journey to Europe, seeking knowledge but finding his world utterly upended. From the vibrant streets of Paris to the icy peaks of Tyrol, he’s plunged into a maelstrom of clashing cultures, shifting loyalties, and profound self-discovery. As war brews across continents, Yashiro grapples with the chasm between Eastern tradition and Western rationalism, finding his deepest convictions—and his heart—challenged by fellow travelers like the fiercely modern Kuji and the enigmatic Chizuko. Their shared odyssey becomes a crucible, forcing him to confront not just the world’s chaos, but the turbulent contradictions within himself. What is truly real when every belief is questioned, and every connection feels ephemeral? Can Yashiro forge a new path through the ruins of old certainties, or will he, like countless others, be lost to the haunting melancholy of a world forever transformed? |
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