by Soseki Natsume (Author), Shelley Marshall (Translator), Torahiko Terada (Contribution by)
This melodrama explores the tangled relationships among friends and families in Meiji-era Japan. Six young men and women grapple with their futures in a country moving from traditional to modern ways. Poppy (Gubijinsō) was the first book published by Natsume Sōseki after he left teaching and joined Tokyo Asahi Shimbun to become a full-time writer. The book appeared as a serial in 127 episodes in the newspaper Tokyo Asahi Shimbun from June 23 to October 29, 1907.
Number of Pages: 342
Dimensions: 0.76 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: December 24, 2024