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Ihara Saikaku’s comedy of manners presents the bustling, libertine society of early Edo-period Japan, where the rising merchant class defied traditional aristocratic restraints to enjoy the pleasure districts. The novel chronicles Yonosuke, known as the "Man of the World," from his playful youth to the culmination of his amorous pursuits. Saikaku candidly portrays the era’s sensual indulgences, blending humor with occasional pathos, while offering memorable character sketches of the women and men who feature in Yonosuke’s exploits.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Ihara Saikaku
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