沉沦 by Dafu Yu

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Author Yu, Dafu, 1896-1945
Title 沉沦
Alternate Title Chen Lun: Yu Dafu's Anthology
Alternate Title 沉淪
Note Reading ease score: 41.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Shung Ru Wu
Summary "沉沦" by 郁達夫 is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young, introspective character grappling with feelings of alienation and despair as he navigates life as a Chinese student in Japan. As he reflects on nature, poetry, and relationships, the protagonist's emotional turmoil becomes increasingly pronounced, suggesting themes of longing and inner conflict. The opening of the book introduces the protagonist as he experiences profound loneliness and a sense of disconnection from the world around him. He finds solace in nature, often retreating to the countryside with his poetry, yet his mental state deteriorates as he struggles with depression and isolation in a foreign land. As he observes his surroundings, including his interactions with fellow students and a budding infatuation with a local girl, the underlying tension between his yearning for companionship and his self-imposed solitude becomes apparent, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of his complex inner life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Chinese
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject Chinese prose literature
Subject Chinese fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 27636
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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