Pathway to Japanese Literature
Discover Japan's stories—across time, across language.
← Back
| Original Title | 鳥右ヱ門諸国をめぐる |
|---|---|
| Author | 新美 南吉 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Torauemon Toriyama, a proud samurai, finds brutal joy in dog-hunting, his skill with a bow unmatched. But his world is irrevocably shaken by the silent, judging gaze of Heiji, his taciturn servant, leading to a violent act that forever binds their fates. Haunted by Heiji's words and a deep sense of shame, Torauemon abandons his privileged life, embarking on a desperate, decade-long quest to discover "the correct way of living." He tries many paths, from blacksmith to monk, struggling to reconcile his formidable nature with the quiet humility of service. He strives to find a purpose that truly benefits others, but the shadows of his past, especially the memory of Heiji, constantly threaten his fragile peace. Can a man marked by such cruelty ever truly atone, or is redemption an elusive dream, forever chased by the ghosts of his own making? |
← Return to List
← Return to TOP