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The Story
One of Japan's most popular novels, this timeless tale of a changing society combines old idealism with modern independence. Written in 1906 and loosely based on the author's life, it recounts the experiences of a teacher who moves from Tokyo to an isolated town. Botchan — rash and impulsive in his actions, direct and frank in his speech — is an especially popular figure with young readers, although the Times Literary Supplement noted, "This rollicking rebel, and the spice and pace of the narrative, will appeal to parent, teacher, and schoolchild alike." This edition offers an excellent translation of the author's poetic prose.
Reprint of the 1922 translation by Umeji Sasaki. japanese fiction; japanese literature; asian literature; popular japanese stories; classic asian literature; experiences as a teacher; fiction and literature; for teachers; for parents; for students; slice of life; stories about life; life drama; life changes; historical fiction; emotional rollercoaster; morality and virtue; city life; villages; family; coming of age; students and teachers; life lessons; school; Soseki; Botchan; Kokoro; Japanese literature
Description
One of Japan's most popular novels, this timeless tale of a changing society combines old idealism with modern independence. Written in 1906 and loosely based on the author's life, it recounts the experiences of a teacher who moves from Tokyo to an isolated town. Botchan — rash and impulsive in his actions, direct and frank in his speech — is an especially popular figure with young readers, although the Times Literary Supplement noted, "This rollicking rebel, and the spice and pace of the narrative, will appeal to parent, teacher, and schoolchild alike." This edition offers an excellent translation of the author's poetic prose.
Reprint of the 1922 translation by Umeji Sasaki. japanese fiction; japanese literature; asian literature; popular japanese stories; classic asian literature; experiences as a teacher; fiction and literature; for teachers; for parents; for students; slice of life; stories about life; life drama; life changes; historical fiction; emotional rollercoaster; morality and virtue; city life; villages; family; coming of age; students and teachers; life lessons; school; Soseki; Botchan; Kokoro; Japanese literature
