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| Original Title | 土城廊 |
|---|---|
| Author | 金 史良 |
| Genre | War & Social Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the desolate Earthen Castle Corridor, where earth huts cling precariously to an old battlefield, Tei Genzanshi, a guileless former serf, finds unexpected joy in his hard-won freedom. He delights in bustling city streets and the simple act of earning his keep, especially when it allows him to aid Sendatsu's struggling family. Yet, this generous spirit ignites a simmering resentment in Sendatsu and awakens a forbidden longing in Genzanshi for Sendatsu’s wife. As incessant rains swell the river and eviction threats loom, threatening to erase their fragile existence, Genzanshi dreams of securing a modest room in the city—a haven for himself and perhaps, a new family. But with community whispers turning poisonous, Sendatsu’s fury rising, and the very ground beneath them crumbling, can Genzanshi navigate this treacherous emotional and physical landscape without being swept away by its overwhelming currents? |
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