Botchan by Natsume Soseki (English) Paperback Book

Description: Botchan by Natsume Soseki, J. Cohn New in Penguin Japanese Classics- Japans favourite novel about growing up and finding yourselfIntroducing Penguin Japanese Classics- a collection of some of Japans most celebrated and ground-breaking 20th century writers, with covers inspired by Japanese art and design. Taking us from a sun-drenched affair in a seaside town to an underground ark full of shadows and eccentrics, with stops at mountains of skulls, lonely apartments and boarding school dormitories, this series is perfect for new and long-time readers of Japanese literature.Botchan is a modern young man from the Tokyo metropolis, sent to the ultra-traditional Matsuyama district as a Maths teacher after his the death of his parents. Cynical, rebellious and immature, Botchan finds himself facing several tests, from the pupils, the staff, and from his own as-yet-unformed nature, as he finds his place in the world. Beloved by readers in Japan, Botchan is as funny, poignant and memorable as it was when first published.Full of appealing characters... vividly portrayed and unique - Harumi MurakamiTranslated by J. Cohn FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Natsume Soseki (Author)Natsume Soseki (1867-1916) is often considered the greatest modern Japanese novelist. In 1900, his government sent him to England for two years as Japans first Japanese English literary scholar, but he had a miserable time there. Returning to Japan, he wrote his greatest novels, including Botchan, Sanshiro and Kokoro, as well as essays, haiku, and kanshi. Review Sosekis lightest and funniest workThis rollicking rebel, and the spice and pace of the narrative, will appeal to parent, teacher, and schoolchild alike * Times Literary Supplement * Details ISBN0241675286 Author J. Cohn Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Japanese Classics Year 2023 Translator J. Cohn ISBN-13 9780241675281 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-11-02 Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Japanese UK Release Date 2023-11-02 Language English ISBN-10 0241675286 Audience General Pages 176 DEWEY 895.6342 NZ Release Date 2023-12-04 AU Release Date 2023-12-04 Alternative 9780718194796 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157463068;

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