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Synopsis
Botchan is one of Japan's most popular novels for young people for its meditations upon Japanese culture, lively characters, and coming-of-age theme.
The titular character is a young, headstrong and reckless youth who is nevertheless possessed of a serious sense of honor and integrity. Although his temper and impulsiveness create problems, Botchan's moral convictions underpin his journey: indeed, whether he will compromise his morals is the central question.
After taking a job as a junior teacher in a local middle school, Botchan comes into conflict with Red Shirt; his school's eloquent but manipulative and conniving head teacher. Vying for the hand of a local beauty, Red Shirt will stop at nothing to achieve his aims, using his position and the system to undermine or defeat others. However a hot tempered but justice-seeking mathematics teacher, Yama Arashi, is determined to oppose such underhand behavior.
Who will Botchan side with in the end?
Natsume Soseki used both his own childhood and his reflections upon the contrasting cultures of Tokyo - which stood at the forefront of Japan's development - and Matsuyama, whose deep-rooted traditions remained strong. The descriptions of Matsuyama as it was at the opening of the 20th century offer insight into a country caught at the crossroads between the incipient modern world and the long standing ways of the past.
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From the Back Cover
One of Japan's most popular novels, this timeless tale of a changing society combines old idealism with modern independence. Written in 1906 and loosely based on the author's life, it recounts the experiences of a teacher who moves from Tokyo to an isolated town. Botchan—rash and impulsive in his actions, direct and frank in his speech—is an especially popular figure with young readers, although the Times Literary Supplement noted, "This rollicking rebel, and the spice and pace of the narrative, will appeal to parent, teacher, and schoolchild alike." This edition offers an excellent translation of the author's poetic prose.
Dover (2012) unabridged republication of the 1922 translation by Umeji Sasaki.
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About the Author
Soseki Natsume (1867û1916) is widely considered to be the father of the Japanese novel. His novels include Inside My Glass Doors and I Am a Cat.
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