A spring-time case: (Otsuya koroshi): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A spring-time case: (Otsuya koroshi) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Tanizaki, Jun'ichiro (1886–1965). The listed translation credits are Iwado, Z. Tamotsu (1890–1946).
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"A Spring-Time Case" (Otsuya koroshi) by Jun'ichiro Tanizaki is a novel written in the early 20th century, during the Taisho era of Japan. It centers around the complex lives of its characters, particularly focusing on a young man named Shinsuké who is in love with Tsuya, the daughter of his employer. The story explores themes of passion, societal expectations, and the tensions between personal desires and societal norms in the context of the geisha culture of Japan. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Shinsuké, who is navigating the emotional turmoil of his unfulfilled love for Tsuya while managing the constraints of his societal position as a servant. As both he and Tsuya express a desire to escape their current lives, the narrative sets the stage for their relationship's complexity and the struggles they face. Shinsuké grapples with his feelings of inadequacy and conflicting desires while the details of their lives unfold in the backdrop of a shifting societal landscape. The beginning hints at the intertwining destinies of the characters, indicating a rich narrative full of cultural nuance and personal conflict.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A spring-time case: (Otsuya koroshi)
- Author credits: Tanizaki, Jun'ichiro (1886–1965)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Iwado, Z. Tamotsu (1890–1946)
Catalogue subjects
- Japanese fiction -- Translations into English
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- Category: Novels
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