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Unhuman tour : $b (Kusamakura)

By Soseki Natsume

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Seeking solace from the weight of the human condition, a traveler climbs a mountain, searching for an escape in art and nature.

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2024-03-10
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Summary

"Unhuman Tour (Kusamakura)" by Soseki Natsume, is a introspective story set in Japan where the main character embarks on a journey of self-discovery and wrestles with the complexities of life, art, and human existence as he wishes to escape into an unhuman world of tranquility. As he ascends a mountain, he reflects on discomfort and beauty, considering art's role in soothing life's burdens, and the joy of a lark deepens his thoughts about the connection between joy and sorrow, paving the way for encounters and experiences.

About the Author

Natsume Sōseki , pen name Sōseki, born Natsume Kin'nosuke , was a Japanese novelist. He is best known for his novels Kokoro, Botchan, I Am a Cat, Kusamakura and his unfinished work Light and Darkness. He was also a scholar of British literature and writer of haiku, kanshi poetry and fairy tales.

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