Natsume Soseki's the Floating World and His Sickbed
by H
About This Novel
"I think that everyone in the world is kinder than me. The world I am tired of living in suddenly becomes full of spring breeze." Natsume Soseki, who is both proficient in classical music and leading the new wave, both introspective and deeply in love with the world, is in the collision between Eastern and Western cultures and the tension between old and new aesthetics. This time, Natsume Soseki no longer tells stories, but talks about self and others. From his London study to his sickbed in a Zen temple, he sees the joys and sorrows of the world, discloses the details of his life, records interpersonal relationships and family life, and reveals a Natsume Soseki that is unknown to others, more fragile, more real, more lonely and more intimate. "Nagahi Essays" included in this book is a collection of Natsume Soseki's famous essays. Each article is full of the author's unique and meticulous observations, and his style directly influenced Lu Xun's creation. Among them, "The Hanging Scroll" and "Mr. Kuleg" are the earliest works of Natsume Soseki translated by Lu Xun, and also the first works of Natsume Soseki translated in China. "Memories of the Past" is a life record written by Natsume Soseki when he was seriously ill. It contains both trivial matters and painful thoughts. It is a true and harsh text about life. For Natsume Soseki, disease is not only a test of life and death, but also a purification of the soul. In fact, it is closely related to the life situation of modern people.
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