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Name: 痴人の愛 (Chijin no ai)
Rating: 3 (3 reviews)
Author: 谷崎潤一郎

Chijin no ai is a fictional story that follows the obsessive love of Joji, an engineer in his thirties, for a fifteen-year-old bar hostess who reminds him of Mary Pickford. Joji's infatuation with the bar hostess is so strong that it becomes a source of his inspiration and motivation. The story explores the complexities of desire and obsession, and the ways in which love can transform one's life. It is a poignant exploration of the power of memories and the enduring impact they can have on the lives of those around us. The story is set in Japan and is written in Japanese, but it has been translated into English and is available for readers around the world. The book is part of the Japanese fiction genre and is classified as a romance novel.

First publish date: 1947

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: 谷崎潤一郎

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