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| Original Title | 獄中生活 |
|---|---|
| Author | 堺 利彦 |
| Genre | War & Social Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | For literary figure and socialist Sakai Toshihiko, the world outside the prison walls was one of ideas and public discourse. But when he is unexpectedly thrust into the labyrinthine depths of the Japanese penal system, his reality shatters. Stripped of his name, reduced to 'Number 1990,' he endures the rigid routines, the bewildering inspections, and the dehumanizing monotony of Tokyo and Sugamo prisons. As he navigates this bizarre new existence – finding solace in borrowed books, subtle acts of defiance, and the quiet music of nature – Sakai begins to perceive a disturbing paradox. Is this oppressive environment, with its strict equality and enforced order, a 'utopia' of sorts, or a crucible designed to crush the human spirit? Embark on a profound journey into the heart of confinement, where sanity is a daily battle and the meaning of freedom is shockingly redefined? |
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