Childhood Sweethearts: Selected Works of Higuchi Ichiyo
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"I was born into this world to soothe the pain and disappointment of women in the world." Higuchi Kazuyo, a legendary female writer who is a household name in Japan and whose portrait is on banknotes. His life was only 24 years, but his literary works have become century-old classics. Each of her short stories shows the beauty of women: long-lasting love, loyalty, bravery, kindness, delicateness, talent, and perseverance. "Childhood Sweethearts": The girl Meidenli is enthusiastic and lively, and the son of the temple abbot, Xinru, is introverted and gloomy. The subtle feelings between the two are like the breeze blowing through the mountains in summer. "Thirteen Nights": Aguan, a girl from an ordinary family, lived an unfortunate life after marrying a high-ranking official. She made up her mind to divorce, hoping to get her parents' support, but was persuaded to quit by her father for various practical reasons. Open this book and see 8 kinds of love endings, giving you the courage to change!
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