Kokoro: Easyread Edition

Kokoro: Easyread Edition
ISBN-10
142504705X
ISBN-13
9781425047054
Series
Kokoro
Category
Fiction
Pages
292
Language
English
Published
2006-11
Publisher
ReadHowYouWant.com
Author
Natsume Soseki

Description

"Kokoro" is one of the classics of Japanese literature. Soseki introduces readers to the Japanese modern culture and its effect on the young generation of that time. Author narrates the events, when in 1857 Western imperialism invaded Japan. In order to protect Japan and it's culture, the Japanese Emporer Meiji planned and ordered an industrial revolution in the country. Must Read!

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