{"product_id":"soseki-natsumes-kokoro-the-manga-edition-the-heart-of-things-paperback","title":"Soseki Natsume's Kokoro: The Manga Edition: The Heart of Things - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSoseki Natsume\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNagi Yoshizaki\u003c\/b\u003e (Adapted by), \u003cb\u003eMakiko Itoh\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA timeless psychological study of a young man's deep alienation from society.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet in the early 20th century, \u003ci\u003eKokoro\u003c\/i\u003e opens with a chance encounter on a beach near Tokyo that irrevocably links a young student to a man he simply calls Sensei (Teacher). Intrigued by Sensei's aloofness, the student calls upon him with increasing frequency. Eventually, Sensei and his beautiful wife open their home and their lives to him. Only later does the student learn the devastating secret that has haunted Sensei since his youth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eKokoro\u003c\/i\u003e has sold millions of copies in Japan where it is taught in schools and is a perennial favorite. Its lucid prose and universal themes of friendship, betrayal and the struggle for meaning in a changing world have made it popular internationally as well. This English-language manga version will make the book accessible to a new generation of foreign readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe manga includes depictions of suicide and may not be suitable for some readers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoseki Natsume\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Tokyo in 1867. He taught English in a small town before studying for three years in England. Returning to teach at Tokyo University, he began his writing career soon after. He became famous during his lifetime and is the only Japanese author referred to by his first name (Soseki). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eManga Adaptor\u003c\/i\u003e Nagi Yoshizaki\u003c\/b\u003e is a Japanese manga artist who has illustrated many graphic novels in his native Japan. The works he is best known for include \u003ci\u003eAtashi, Hitori..., Zettai Triangle Love\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFor You, My Beloved\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTranslation by \u003c\/i\u003eMakiko Itoh. \u003c\/b\u003e Itoh is the author of the \u003ci\u003eJust Bento\u003c\/i\u003e cookbook series and has translated many Japanese works into English including \u003ci\u003eZen Wisdom for the Anxious\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eModern Japanese Ikebana\u003c\/i\u003e. She writes regular columns on food for the \u003ci\u003eJapan Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.9 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44764871753814,"sku":"9784805317747","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7433\/0198\/files\/4tYorxEA-19784805317747.webp?v=1779333095","url":"https:\/\/duanes-world-2.myshopify.com\/products\/soseki-natsumes-kokoro-the-manga-edition-the-heart-of-things-paperback","provider":"Duane's World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}