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Sanshirō

48

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1908 · Natsume Sōseki

GenresBildungsroman

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Plot48
Characters45
Writing54
Pacing47
Originality48
Impact43
Category averages — Plot 48, Characters 45, Writing 54, Pacing 47, Originality 48, Impact 43Plot 48Characters 45Writing 54Pacing 47Originality 48Impact 43

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Synopsis

Sanshirō (三四郎) is a 1908 Japanese novel by Sōseki Natsume. It is the first in a trilogy, followed by Sorekara (1909) and The Gate (1910). Sanshirō describes the experiences of its titular character, Sanshirō Ogawa, a young man from the Kyushu countryside of southern Japan, as he arrives at the University of Tokyo and becomes acquainted with his new surroundings, fellow students, and professors.

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Details

Type
Book
Release date
January 1, 1908
Genres
Bildungsroman
Created by
Natsume Sōseki
Countries
Japan