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Autumn PalanquinAuthor: Yamamoto Shūgorō
| Original Title | 秋の駕籠 |
|---|---|
| Author | 山本 周五郎 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the heart of Edo’s bustling streets, two palanquin bearers—Rokusuke, burly and deliberate, and Nakatsugu, sharp-tempered yet refined—navigate a bond as volatile as it is unbreakable. Their lives orbit Uokane, a humble riverside eatery where Oume, the sharp-tongued daughter of the proprietor, hides tender feelings beneath barbed wit. When a quarrel over superstitions drives them apart, their idle days fester with tension until a mysterious client offers an unexpected job: a lavish journey to Hakone. Entrusted with a fortune in gold, the pair soon find themselves entangled in a swindler’s scheme, their honesty tested as they chase justice across unfamiliar landscapes. Against a backdrop of autumn winds and Edo’s vivid rhythms, their loyalty faces trials of greed, pride, and the unspoken yearnings of those around them. With humor and grit, their tale weaves a portrait of brotherhood, resilience, and the quiet dignity of those who carry life’s burdens—both literal and unseen—on their shoulders. |
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