3.5
The Three Cornered World
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The Three Cornered World is the novelistic expression of the contrast between the Western ethical view of reality and the Eastern ethical view by one of Japan's most beloved authors. Natsume Soseki tells of an artist who retreats to a country resort and becomes involved in a series of mysterious encounters with the owner's daughter. Intricately interwoven with the author's reflections on art and nature, conversations with Zen monks and writers of haiku, are a plethora of unique Japanese characters offering the reader an exquisite "word painting."
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“Hmm...I had a lot of expectations for this book but somehow it didn't appeal to me as much as I had hoped. It was a bit monotonous for me, and the break between chapters were a bit rough. I wasn't a fan of the story's flow.
There were a lot of quotable quotes though. But the overall story didn't leave a lasting mark on me.
P.S. I read the first translated edition of this book, and maybe the translation just isn't as good? I'm not sure. Maybe there are revisions made in later editions? I would definitely give this a reread should there be a new translation to be released.”
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About Natsume Soseki
Natsume Soseki (1867–1916) remains one of the most widely read authors in Japan over a century after his death. Born in Tokyo and educated first at the Imperial University and then in England, he spent many years lecturing to Japanese students on English literature. His novels and essays are known for examining the conflicts between old and new, and between East and West.
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