Citadel
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Citadel
9.99 €
Fumiko Enchi revealed a family secret in "The Citadel". The writer made her grandmother, who lived at the beginning of the Meiji era, the heroine of the novel. In an era when the old feudal order coexisted with revolutionary changes. For "The Citadel", Fumiko Enchi received one of the most prestigious Japanese literary awards - Noma.
Her husband ordered Tomo to choose a young concubine to his taste and bring her to their family home. As an obedient wife, Tomo obeyed. As a woman, Tomo covered her soul with impenetrable armor and turned into a citadel. From now on, she will have to watch as her voluptuous husband seduces first a young concubine, then seduces an innocent servant, and then starts an affair with the wife of his insane son. Will the citadel be able to withstand such pressure or is it destined to fall?
The white cat Michi is the mascot of the series. Together with you, he will set off on a book journey through the countries of Asia: from enchanting Japan to mysterious Taiwan. Michi will be waiting for you on the pages of the book. Together with him, you will share the impressions of what you have read. As a souvenir of the journey, Michi will give you a collectible bookmark.
Her husband ordered Tomo to choose a young concubine to his taste and bring her to their family home. As an obedient wife, Tomo obeyed. As a woman, Tomo covered her soul with impenetrable armor and turned into a citadel. From now on, she will have to watch as her voluptuous husband seduces first a young concubine, then seduces an innocent servant, and then starts an affair with the wife of his insane son. Will the citadel be able to withstand such pressure or is it destined to fall?
The white cat Michi is the mascot of the series. Together with you, he will set off on a book journey through the countries of Asia: from enchanting Japan to mysterious Taiwan. Michi will be waiting for you on the pages of the book. Together with him, you will share the impressions of what you have read. As a souvenir of the journey, Michi will give you a collectible bookmark.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Mascot. Travel to Asia with a White Cat