Botchan - by Natsume Soseki (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This 1906 Japanese novel was based on the author's experiences as a teacher who moves from the city to the provinces. Will appeal to parent, teacher, and schoolchild alike. -- <i>Times Literary Supplement.<br></i><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>One of Japan's most popular novels, this timeless tale of a changing society combines old idealism with modern independence. Written in 1906 and loosely based on the author's life, it recounts the experiences of a teacher who moves from Tokyo to an isolated town. Botchan -- rash and impulsive in his actions, direct and frank in his speech -- is an especially popular figure with young readers, although the <i>Times Literary Supplement</i> noted, <i> </i>This rollicking rebel, and the spice and pace of the narrative, will appeal to parent, teacher, and schoolchild alike. This edition offers an excellent translation of the author's poetic prose.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>One of Japan's most popular novels, this timeless tale of a changing society combines old idealism with modern independence. Written in 1906 and loosely based on the author's life, it recounts the experiences of a teacher who moves from Tokyo to an isolated town. Botchan--rash and impulsive in his actions, direct and frank in his speech--is an especially popular figure with young readers, although the <i>Times Literary Supplement</i> noted, <i> </i>"This rollicking rebel, and the spice and pace of the narrative, will appeal to parent, teacher, and schoolchild alike." This edition offers an excellent translation of the author's poetic prose.<br>Dover (2012) unabridged republication of the 1922 translation by Umeji Sasaki.<br>See every Dover book in print at<br><b>www.doverpublications.com</b><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Natsume Soseki (1867-1916) was the foremost Japanese novelist of his day. <i>Botchan</i> and <i>Kokoro</i> (also available from Dover) are among his best-known works. He was also a scholar of British literature and a poet whose picture formerly appeared on the 1,000-yen note.
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