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| Original Title | 季節のない街 |
|---|---|
| Author | 山本 周五郎 |
| Genre | Popular Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Step into 'the Town,' a forgotten pocket of existence where seasons hold no sway and poverty shapes every dream. This isolated community, teeming with outcasts and dreamers, reveals lives both heartbreaking and absurd: a devoted son navigates reality with his imaginary tram, a timid craftsman's only confidant is his street-savvy cat, and a philosophical beggar sketches grand mansions in the air. Amidst the daily grind, wives endure silent betrayals, couples swap partners with startling nonchalance, and families cling to unwavering principles that lead to devastating ends. Yamamoto Shūgorō's masterful vignettes plunge into the raw heart of humanity, exploring resilience, delusion, and the quiet dignity found in the most desperate lives. What untold stories, of love and loss, hope and resignation, truly lie hidden within these unseasoned streets? |
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