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Ōgai Mōri’s Wild Geese presents a moving portrait of late‑19th‑century Japan, where the young woman Otama is thrust into the role of a moneylender’s mistress to escape poverty. As she gains awareness of her plight, her internal struggle and growing consciousness drive the narrative toward a poignant climax, illuminating themes of fate, social constraints, and the quest for personal agency.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Ōgai Mōri
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