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To the Spring Equinox and Beyond

by Soseki Natsume, Sanford Goldstein · 1910

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Legendary Japanese novelist Soseki Natsume dissects the human personality in all its complexity in this unforgettable narrative. Keitaro, a recent college graduate, lives a life intertwined with several other characters, each carrying their own emotional baggage. Romantic, practical, and philosophical themes enable Soseki to explore the very meaning of life.

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1910s1910sMore like thisLess of thisJapanJapanMore like thisLess of thisAsiaAsiaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 336 pages

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