血笑記

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919

Contributor:

Futabatei, Shimei, 1864-1909

Language:

Japanese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Kesshouki

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"血笑記" by 二葉亭四迷 is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story delves into the harrowing experiences of soldiers, touching on themes of fear, madness, and the absurdity of war. It captures the struggles of the protagonist amidst the chaos of battle and a world teetering on the brink of madness. The opening of the novel presents a vivid depiction of a soldier's relentless march through a harsh and oppressive landscape, marked by extreme heat and the looming threat of enemy pursuit. The protagonist describes the disorienting sensations of fatigue, confusion, and fear as fellow soldiers collapse around him, illustrating the psychological toll of war. Through abstract and surreal imagery, the text evokes a sense of impending doom and explores the thin line between sanity and madness, setting the stage for a deeper examination of the consequences of conflict in the larger narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Sachiko Hill and Kaoru Tanaka

Notes:

Translation of: The Red Laugh

Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2010-10-01