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| Original Title | 濹東綺譚 |
|---|---|
| Author | 永井 荷風 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Disillusioned by the cacophony of modern Tokyo, an aging, reclusive writer seeks solace in the shadowy back alleys east of the Sumida River. There, he stumbles upon Yukiko, a young woman whose old-world charm and simple dreams offer a nostalgic sanctuary from the urban sprawl. What begins as a quest for literary inspiration—material for his novel, "Disappearance," about a man escaping his life—soon intertwines with a complex, unspoken intimacy. As Yukiko's affection grows, nurturing hopes of a future with him, the writer grapples with a deepening moral quandary. He continues his clandestine visits, exploiting her genuine feelings and innocent faith, risking condemning them both to a sorrow as profound as the vanishing traditions he so desperately clings to. |
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