Kokoro

Kokoro
ISBN-10
1442939400
ISBN-13
9781442939400
Series
Kokoro
Category
Fiction
Language
English
Published
2009-02-04
Publisher
ReadHowYouWant.com
Authors
Natsume Soseki, Patrick Lafcadio Hearn

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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