Natsume Sōseki

Analysis of Natsume Sōseki’s Kokoro

By NASRULLAH MAMBROL on July 31, 2023

Kokoro by Natsume Sōseki (1867–1916) is one of the great classics of Japanese literature. A translation of the title produces a wide range of meanings: “heart,” “soul,” “spirit,” “feelings,” and “the heart of things.” Kokoro is divided into three parts:… Read More ›

Analysis of Natsume Sōseki’s Botchan

By NASRULLAH MAMBROL on October 9, 2022

Botchan is one of the best-loved novels in Japan and a true comic masterpiece. Written at the beginning of the 20th century by Natsume Sōseki (1867–1916), the novel tells the story of a gauche middle school teacher. Botchan, or “little… Read More ›