Deklaracio by Takeo Arishima
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"Deklaracio" by Takeo Arishima is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is presented in the form of letters exchanged between two young men—A, a student in Tokyo, and B, a graduate of a science faculty. Through their correspondence, the novel explores deep themes of religion, love, and the struggles of youth, particularly focusing on their personal dilemmas and societal expectations in Japan. The opening of the novel introduces
the main characters and sets the stage for their introspective dialogue. In the first letter, the character A expresses his boredom with his academic life and reflects on his growing interest in religion, spurred by his friendship with B. Meanwhile, B discusses his health issues, hinting at his struggles with illness and existential thoughts. As their friendship deepens through shared questions of faith and love, A confesses his lack of experience in romantic relationships while contemplating the nature of love and happiness, revealing complexities in their character's emotions and their views on life's meaning. This intimate exchange invites readers into a profound exploration of the youthful quest for identity and purpose amidst societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Arishima, Takeo, 1878-1923 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Tooguu, Tojosato, 1894-1927 |
| Title | Deklaracio |
| Original Publication | Germany: Ferdinand Hirt & Sohn,1924. |
| Note | Original title: 宣言 |
| Credits | Andrew Sly, Miroslav Malovec and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (his file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteka Cyfrowa KUL.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Esperanto |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Epistolary fiction |
| Subject | Japanese fiction -- Translations into Esperanto |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68878 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 285 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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