The Gate by Natsume Soseki (Paperback Book)

Name: The Gate by Natsume Soseki (Paperback Book)
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Natsume Soseki

Experience Natsume Soseki's poignant masterpiece, 'The Gate,' a tale of quiet lives, difficult choices, and the search for peace. Originally published in 1910 and considered a favorite by the author himself, this NYRB Classics original offers a moving and deceptively simple story. Follow Sōsuke and Oyone as they navigate the challenges of their quiet existence on the margins of Tokyo. Facing the consequences of a marriage without family consent and unable to have children, their delicate household is disrupted by the need to support Sōsuke’s brother. When a new friendship offers a potential solution, it also threatens to unearth a past that could force them to flee the capital once more. Desperate, Sōsuke embarks on a journey to a remote Zen mountain monastery, seeking solace and a way out of his predicament through meditation. This melancholy story, woven with threads of joy, beauty, and gentle wit, is an understated gem. This new English translation by William F. Sibley captures the oblique grace of the original while correcting errors from previous versions. Summary: ISBN The Gate. Genre: Classics, Book cover type: Paperback, Language version: English. Height: 203.2 mm.